light rail

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahyt reyl]
- /laɪt reɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahyt reyl]
- /laɪt reɪl/

Definitions of light rail words

adjective light rail of or relating to a local rail rapid-transit system using large, single passenger cars, railroad-type signals, and, usually, private rights-of-way. 1
noun light rail rapid transit railway 1
noun light rail a transport system using small trains or trams, often serving parts of a large metropolitan area 0
noun light rail (US, transport) A kind of rail passenger transport with a dedicated right of way, but crossing streets at grade, usually for commuters, powered by electricity, and with lower construction costs than traditional railroads. 0

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Origin of light rail

First appearance:

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1975-80

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Parts of speech for Light rail

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light rail popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

light rail usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for light rail

noun light rail

lrt — light-rail transit
mass transit — a system of large-scale public transportation in a given metropolitan area, typically comprising buses, subways, and elevated trains.
metro — the underground electric railway of Paris, France, Montreal, Canada, Washington, D.C., and other cities.

All 3 Synonyms of light rail