Definition
n. a type of train system that runs on a single rail instead of two. These trains are often built high above the ground in cities or theme parks.
n. a railway system in which the track consists of a single rail, typically elevated, which the vehicle either straddles or hangs from.
Examples
“The monorail carries passengers quickly across the park.”
“City planners proposed an elevated monorail to connect the airport to the downtown district without disrupting existing road traffic.”
“While traditional dual-rail systems remain the standard for heavy freight, the monorail offers a sleek, space-efficient alternative for urban transit in densely populated metropolitan areas.”
Examples
simple
“The monorail carries passengers quickly across the park.”
contextual
“City planners proposed an elevated monorail to connect the airport to the downtown district without disrupting existing road traffic.”
complex
“While traditional dual-rail systems remain the standard for heavy freight, the monorail offers a sleek, space-efficient alternative for urban transit in densely populated metropolitan areas.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “monorail” in context.
Verb
01. board monorail
“Passengers must board the monorail at the designated platform on the second level.”
verb + noun
02. construct monorail
“The government plans to construct a monorail to connect the suburbs to the center.”
verb + noun
03. monorail connects
“The monorail connects the main parking lot with the entrance of the resort.”
noun + verb
04. monorail glides
“The monorail glides silently above the busy streets.”
noun + verb
05. monorail runs
“The monorail runs every ten minutes during peak hours.”
noun + verb
Adjective
06. automated monorail
“The airport operates an automated monorail to transport passengers between terminals.”
adj + noun
07. elevated monorail
“The city built an elevated monorail to reduce traffic congestion in the downtown area.”
adj + noun
08. futuristic monorail
“Visitors were impressed by the futuristic monorail that circled the theme park.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. monorail station
“Meet me at the monorail station near the north gate.”
noun + noun
10. monorail system
“The city's monorail system is one of the most efficient in the country.”
noun + noun
11. monorail track
“Engineers are inspecting the monorail track for signs of wear and tear.”
noun + noun
12. a high-speed monorail link
“The proposal includes a high-speed monorail link between the two major airports.”
Real-World Examples
“An electric train from eastern Cairo began operating last spring and an elevated monorail is due to start from the second quarter of this year, Abbas said.” “In the 1980s, with federal aid, the city built its People Mover, a monorail that looped around three miles in the downtown area.” “The Las Vegas Monorail operates as a non-profit entity created by the state of Nevada, featuring a driverless monorail that spans 3.9 miles with seven stops, linking various hotels along the Las Vegas Strip to the city’s convention center.” “The monorail, covering 10.5 km (6.5 miles), is fully automated and only requires human operation in an emergency, China Daily reported.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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