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Definition of railcar

railcar

/ˈreɪl.kɑːr/
rail · car
Plural:railcars
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railcar Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A non-powered railway vehicle used for carrying passengers or freight as part of a train.

Example

"The freight company ordered fifty new insulated railcars to transport perishable goods across the country."

2

British A self-propelled railway passenger vehicle driven by its own internal motor, typically operating singly or in short formations on branch lines.

Example

"A single diesel railcar shuttled commuters along the rural branch line every hour."

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• Rhymes for railcar

• Nearby Words

raid
raider
rail
railcar
railcard
railing
railroad

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