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Definition of boxcar
boxcar
/ˈbɑːks.kɑːr/
box · car
Plural:boxcars
boxcar Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
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1
North American An enclosed railroad freight car, typically featuring sliding doors on the sides, used for transporting general merchandise and protecting it from the weather.
Example
"The long freight train consisted of several locomotives pulling dozens of boxcars filled with grain and manufactured goods."
2
American A dice roll resulting in a total of twelve, representing two sixes (usually used in the plural as 'boxcars').
Example
"He lost his final bet at the craps table when the shooter rolled boxcars instead of a seven."
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Mid-19th century North American English, formed by combining 'box' and 'car', referring to its enclosed, box-like shape on the railway.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boxcar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boxcar