tramway

/ˈtræmweɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a system of railway or a railway line, especially one using steam or electric trams, for public transportation.

“The tramway system in the city has been operating for over a century.”

2. noun

a railway line or route for trams, especially one using steam or electric trams.

“She walked along the tramway to get to the park.”

3. noun

an older term for a railway or railway line.

“The town’s tramway played a vital role in its industrial development.”

Synonyms

  • tramline
  • tramroad

Antonyms

  • highway
  • motorway