railroad
Translation
railroad
Examples
The railroad connects the two cities.
The railroad connects the two cities.
He works for the railroad.
He works for the railroad.
Grammar Patterns
the railroad the railroad system The railroad connects the two cities.
work for the railroad to be employed by a railroad company He works for the railroad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: railway (more common in British English), train line
Etymology
A compound word, from 'rail' and 'road'.
Memory Tips
This is the standard American English term. It's literally a 'road' made of 'rails'.