branch line

noun

plural branch lines
: a secondary line usually of a railroad

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The trail’s nine branch lines connect users to dozens of county parks, beer gardens and attractions in the area. — Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024 Also on Monday, Metro-North will operate on an hourly service schedule, with weekend schedules in place on the branch lines. — February 22, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026 Once a branch line station off the Piccadilly Line, Aldwych Station was closed in 1994 but still feels alive thanks to film shoots and special tours. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 They were temporarily moved to a hotel, with help from Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy, until the branch line could be replaced, Marshall said. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025 Thanks to its relatively light-weight design, the RS Zero is particularly targeted at rail operators who run branch lines – smaller feeder lines that connect with larger main rail tracks. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of branch line was in 1821

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branchlet
branch line
branch off
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“Branch line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20line. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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