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UK/["/ˈreɪlrəʊd/"]/US/["/ˈreɪlrəʊd/"]/

Meaning of Railroad

In simple words: A track made for trains to travel on.

Railroad in a sentence

  • railroad tracks
  • This town got a lot bigger when the railroad came in the 1860s.

How to use Railroad

Use 'railroad' when talking about trains or train tracks. It’s appropriate in both written and spoken English. Avoid using in overly casual contexts like slang discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'rail' as the tracks and 'road' as the path for trains to travel.

Related words

Collocations with Railroad

  • railroad crossing
  • railroad car
  • railroad ties
  • freight railroad
  • passenger railroad

Synonyms for Railroad

Opposites of Railroad

Common mistakes with Railroad

  • Confused with 'railrod' — incorrect spelling.
  • Omitting 'the' when referring to the railroad system.
  • Using 'railroad' incorrectly as a verb in a non-idiomatic context.

Compare Railroad with Railway, Line, Track, Route

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Frequently asked questions about Railroad

What does Railroad mean?

A track made for trains to travel on.

What is the definition of Railroad?

a track with rails on which trains run

How do you use Railroad in a sentence?

railroad tracks

Can you give another example of Railroad?

This town got a lot bigger when the railroad came in the 1860s.

What are synonyms for Railroad?

Common alternatives include train track, railway, line, track, route.

What is the opposite of Railroad?

Opposite meanings include highway, road, airway, waterway.

What words go with Railroad?

It commonly pairs with railroad crossing, railroad car, railroad ties, freight railroad, passenger railroad.

What are common mistakes when using Railroad?

Confused with 'railrod' — incorrect spelling. Omitting 'the' when referring to the railroad system. Using 'railroad' incorrectly as a verb in a non-idiomatic context.

How do you pronounce Railroad?

US: /["/ˈreɪlrəʊd/"]/, UK: /["/ˈreɪlrəʊd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Railroad?

Use 'railroad' when talking about trains or train tracks. It’s appropriate in both written and spoken English. Avoid using in overly casual contexts like slang discussions.

What CEFR level is Railroad?

"Railroad" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.