Elevated Railroad (Noun)
Meaning
A railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The city's elevated railroad system was a major engineering feat when it was first constructed in the late 19th century.
- Commuters relied heavily on the elevated railroad to get to work in the downtown area.
- The elevated railroad tracks were supported by a series of steel columns and concrete piers.
- As the city grew, the elevated railroad was extended to reach the outlying suburbs.
- The elevated railroad was eventually converted to a rapid transit system with modern electric trains.