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Railway

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A track made of steel rails along which trains run, or the system of tracks, stations, and trains used for transporting passengers and goods. In British English, it's the standard term for what Americans call 'railroad'.

The railway network connects major cities across the country with frequent services.

Pronunciation

IPA

/reɪlweɪ/

Syllables

rail·way

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Synonyms

railroadrail linetrack

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Contains Y and W; watch for double vowels

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points; the W and Y add value

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