tramline

noun

tram·​line ˈtram-ˌlīn How to pronounce tramline (audio)
British
: a streetcar line

Examples of tramline in a Sentence

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Down a set point, at 4-5, Sinner hit a solid serve, and then followed it by ripping a wide forehand, pulling Alcaraz toward the tramlines. Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 14 July 2025 Historic features likes cobbles and tramlines have been retained. Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 7 July 2025 People haven’t thought of working in this way because biology and engineering are two disciplines that normally sit on parallel tramlines. New Atlas, 1 May 2025 Zheng clipped a drop shot into the tramlines, and Siegemund fell to the floor in delight. ‘The biggest upset of this year’s Australian Open’ Analysis from tennis writer Charlie Eccleshare Zheng’s exit will leave a big hole at this year’s Australian Open. Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025 On Friday, the focus will pivot to Bordeaux, where Charles will visit a tramline, communities affected by wildfires and the organic vineyard. Karla Adam, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2023 When the first tramline in the city was built in 2010, the managing company even planted succulents between the tracks, following the principle that natural, permeable surfaces were cooler than asphalt. Gaia Pianigiani, New York Times, 14 July 2023 The blast occurred on Istiklal Avenue, a popular spot for shoppers and tourists with a tramline running its length. Adam Pourahmadi, CNN, 14 Nov. 2022 The Bernalillo County Fire Department received a call around 2 a.m. to assist in search and rescue efforts, after a tram got stuck while traveling down the tramline, Deputy Chief of Operations Brian Rose said in a news conference Saturday. Melissa Alonso, CNN, 1 Jan. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tramline was in 1886

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“Tramline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tramline. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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