permanent way

noun

, British.

1. the roadbed and track of a railroad.

permanent way

noun

1. the track of a railway, including the ballast, sleepers, rails, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of permanent way¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

The result is that we can genetically label those cells in a permanent way.

From Scientific American

Now, campaigners hope there can be a permanent way to remember her in the town where she made such a difference.

From BBC

And to see whether Kraken narrative changes in a broader, more permanent way beyond their local market.

From Seattle Times

AP: After all that, would you say the character has changed you in any permanent way?

From Seattle Times

Thornburg’s plan is to mark the lifeline in the scarf in a more permanent way.

From Washington Post