1. a railway system that runs on tracks laid in city streets, typically powered by electricity
2. an aerial cable system used to transport people or goods up mountains or across valleys
3. the tracks or rails on which trams run

Examples

• The city built a new tramway to connect downtown with the airport.
• Tourists rode the tramway to the top of the mountain for spectacular views.
• The old tramway tracks were removed when the city switched to buses.
• Workers are repairing the tramway after yesterday’s storm damage.
• The aerial tramway carries skiers up the steep slopes.
• She waited at the tramway stop for the next streetcar to arrive.