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Definition of amtrak

amtrak

/ˈæm.træk/
Am · trak
Plural:Amtraks
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amtrak Lexical Profile

amtrak Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, a federally chartered corporation that operates intercity passenger train service across the United States and parts of Canada.

Example

"She booked an Amtrak ticket from Washington, D.C. to New York City for the holiday weekend."

2

American A passenger train operated by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.

Example

"We caught the morning Amtrak to Chicago and enjoyed the scenic views along the route."

• Rhymes for amtrak

• Nearby Words

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amsterdam
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1971 as a blend of 'America' and 'track', replacing the earlier proposed name 'Railpax'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amtrak. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amtrak
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