railroads

The word “railroads” has 2 syllables: rail-roads

It's pronounced as /ˈreɪlˌroʊdz/

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In the thesaurus, “railroads” has 7 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for railroads along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for railroads

noun
1. A permanent road consisting of fixed metal rails to drive trains or similar motorized vehicles on.
2. The transportation system comprising such roads and vehicles fitted to travel on the rails, usually with several vehicles connected together in a train.
3. A single, privately or publicly owned property comprising one or more such roads and usually associated assets.
4. A procedure conducted in haste without due consideration.
verb
1. To transport via railroad.
2. To operate a railroad.
3. To work for a railroad.
4. To travel by railroad.
5. To engage in a hobby pertaining to railroads.
6. To manipulate and hasten a procedure, as of formal approval of a law or resolution.
7. To convict of a crime by circumventing due process.
8. To procedurally bully someone into an unfair agreement.
9. To force characters to complete a task before allowing the plot to continue.
10. (upholstery) To run fabric horizontally instead of the usual vertically.

Railroads played a crucial role in the expansion of the United States during the 19th century.
The construction of transcontinental railroads revolutionized transportation and commerce.
Engineers designed intricate systems of tracks and switches to manage the vast network of railroads.
The golden age of railroads saw the emergence of iconic locomotives and luxurious passenger trains.
Today, modern railroads continue to transport goods and people efficiently across the country.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms or another words to railroads, such as: elevated railroads, elevateds, els, monorails, rails, railways, roads.

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