NYT Dictionary

RAILROAD

/ˈɹeɪlɹoʊd/
NounVerbRAIL-roadrail-road · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A permanent track consisting of fixed metal rails to drive trains or similar motorized vehicles on.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From rail + road.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

railwaydragoonsandbagbranchelelevatedembankmentenforcefeederjunction

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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