tramway

noun

tram·​way ˈtram-ˌwā 

1

a

: a railway for trams

b

British : a streetcar line

2

: an overhead cable for trams

Examples of tramway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Visitors can hike scenic trails, see various shrines and temples, and enjoy panoramic views of the Yoshino Ropeway, the oldest aerial tramway in Japan. —Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025

Public transportation abounds, with buses, the tramway and the Nice-Digne line of the historic Train des Pignes. —Alison Gregor, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025

This eatery at the summit of Cannon’s tramway offers cafeteria food, grab-and-go options, and, most notably, the highest-elevation beer taps in the state of New Hampshire. —Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024

Under Colorado law, the Tramway Safety Board investigates any death or injury related to a possible malfunction of a passenger tramway such as a chairlift. —The Summit Daily, The Denver Post, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for tramway

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret