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Definition of boxcars

boxcars

/ˈbɑːks.kɑːrz/
box · cars
Plural:boxcars
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• noun

1

North American Plural form of boxcar: enclosed railway freight cars, typically equipped with sliding side doors, used for transporting general cargo that requires protection from the weather.

Example

"The freight locomotive pulled a long line of rusted boxcars across the prairie."

2

North American A roll of two sixes on a pair of six-sided dice, totaling twelve (especially in craps or backgammon).

Example

"The player groaned after rolling boxcars on the opening come-out roll."

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• Nearby Words

box
box turtle
boxcar
boxcars
boxer
boxers
boxfish

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English in the 19th century as a compound of 'box' and 'car'. The dice-game sense arose in the early 20th century because the two rows of three pips on each die resemble a pair of railroad freight cars.

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