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Definition of monorail

monorail

/ˈmɑː.noʊˌreɪl/
mon · o · rail
Plural:monorails
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• noun

1

A transportation system in which trains are suspended from or straddle a single elevated track.

Example

"Commuters enjoy panoramic views of the city as they ride the elevated monorail to the downtown business district."

2

The single rail serving as a track for a monorail vehicle.

Example

"The engineers inspected the structural integrity of the monorail before allowing the transit cars to begin testing."

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• Nearby Words

monopolizer
monopoly
monopsis
monorail
monospaced
monosyllabic
monosyllable

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century (circa 1897), formed by combining the Greek-derived prefix 'mono-' (single) and the English word 'rail' (from Old French 'reille').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monorail. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monorail
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