noun

crossrail

Crossrail (noun) means a commuter railway that runs through the center of a city in a tunnel and continues into the surrounding suburbs. Example: “Several major cities have built crossrail lines to speed up commuter travel.”

noun

A commuter railway that runs through the center of a city in a tunnel and continues into the surrounding suburbs.

"Several major cities have built crossrail lines to speed up commuter travel."

name

The Elizabeth Line, a major railway running through London.

"Crossrail finally opened after years of delays and cost overruns."

How to use crossrail

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA type of city-crossing commuter railway, and in the UK, the specific project now known as the Elizabeth Line.

Word forms

crossrails plural

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Etymology

Formed from "cross-" plus "rail."

Rhymes for crossrail

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Frequently asked questions

What does “crossrail” mean?

The word “crossrail” means a commuter railway that runs through the center of a city in a tunnel and continues into the surrounding suburbs. In plain terms, a type of city-crossing commuter railway, and in the UK, the specific project now known as the Elizabeth Line.

How do you use “crossrail” in a sentence?

Here is “crossrail” used in a sentence: “Several major cities have built crossrail lines to speed up commuter travel.”

What part of speech is “crossrail”?

Depending on how it is used, “crossrail” can be a noun and a name.

How many meanings does “crossrail” have?

“Crossrail” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a commuter railway that runs through the center of a city in a tunnel and continues into the surrounding suburbs.