tramway

CEFRB1

/ˈtræmweɪ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A track or route for trams or a cable vehicle.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A lane of a road or street, in which tram tracks are embedded, that is (in normal circumstances) for the exclusive use of trams and public buses.

Examples

  • This tramway connects the city centre with the railway station.

  • Tom took the tramway.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The system of cables that supports a cable car.

  2. The track on which a tram (streetcar) runs.

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Origin

noun

From tram + way.