tramway

American  

[tram-wey] / ˈtræmˌweɪ /

noun

1. a crude railroad of wooden rails or of wooden rails capped with metal treads.

2. British. tramline.

3. Mining. a track, usually elevated, or roadway for mine haulage.

4. Also called cable tramway,.  Also called ropeway.  Also called aerial railway,.  Also called aerial tramway,.  a system for hauling passengers and freight in vehicles suspended from a cable or cables supported by a series of towers, hangers, or the like: used over canyons, between mountain peaks, etc.

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tramway British  

/ ˈtræmˌweɪ /

noun

1. another name for tramline

2. 1. a public transportation system using trams

   2. the company owning or running such a system

3. Also called (esp US): tramroad.  a small or temporary railway for moving freight along tracks, as in a quarry

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Etymology

Origin of tramway

First recorded in 1815–25; tram ¹ + way ¹

Example Sentences

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tramway

Parallel to the tramway, much of Alexandria's iconic corniche is now hidden behind overpasses, private businesses and beachside food courts.

From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026

As cars took off, the tramway service closed.

From BBC ● Dec. 25, 2024

The development of Cardiff Crossrail, a new tramway initially connecting Cardiff Bay with Cardiff Central station, is also under way with the first stage expected to be completed by 2028.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2024

The confession comes three days after park officials sought help from the public about the damaged tower that was part of the Saline Valley Salt Tram, a 13-mile aerial tramway built in 1911.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2024

It was a lovely day and we drove out through the park and out along the tramway and out of town where the road was dusty.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway