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Definition of maglev

maglev

/ˈmæɡ.lɛv/
mag · lev
Plural:maglevs
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• adjective

1

Operating by or relating to magnetic levitation, especially in high-speed rail systems.

Example

"The engineers tested the new maglev technology on a five-mile experimental track."

• noun

1

A system of train transportation that uses two sets of magnets to levitate the vehicle a short distance above a guideway and propel it forward at high speeds without friction from wheels.

Example

"Investment in maglev has increased as countries look for faster alternatives to short-haul flights."

2

A high-speed train that operates on a magnetic levitation system.

Example

"We rode the maglev from the international airport to the city center in under ten minutes."

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• Nearby Words

magistracy
magistrate
magistrateship
maglev
magma
magnanimousness
magnate

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1960s as a portmanteau blending the first syllables of "magnetic" and "levitation."

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