Definition of the word railroad

Definition of the word railroad

Pronunciation of vocabulary railroad

railroadnoun
đường sắt
/ˈreɪlrəʊd//ˈreɪlrəʊd/

Origin of the word railroad

The term "railroad" originated in the early 19th century, evolving from the concept of "railway." Initially, the term "railway" described the tracks themselves, while "railroad" referred to the entire transportation system, including tracks, locomotives, and rolling stock. The use of "railroad" gained popularity as the technology advanced and the system became more complex. It emphasized the unified nature of the transportation network, encompassing all its elements. Today, "railroad" remains the dominant term for this mode of transportation.

Vocabulary summary railroad

type noun

meaning (US, American meaning) railway, railroad

type transitive verb

meaning send (goods) by train; transport (goods) by train

meaning railway construction

meaning promote; make urgent (work)

Example of vocabulary railroadnamespace

a track with rails on which trains run

một đường ray có đường ray để tàu chạy

railroad tracks
đường ray xe lửa
He worked as a conductor on the railroad, traveling from coast to coast.
Ông làm nhân viên soát vé trên đường sắt, đi từ bờ biển này sang bờ biển khác.
The train rattled along the railroad tracks, headed for the city.
Đoàn tàu rung chuyển trên đường ray, hướng về phía thành phố.
The railroad bridge spanned the river, connecting two towns on opposite sides.
Cây cầu đường sắt bắc qua sông, nối liền hai thị trấn ở hai bờ đối diện.
She grew up living near the railroad, hearing the trains whistle in the distance.
Cô lớn lên ở gần đường sắt, nghe thấy tiếng còi tàu ở đằng xa.