caboose
word
Definition
A caboose is the last car attached to a freight train, traditionally used by the train crew as an office and living space. In North American railroading, it was important for observing the train and safety, but is now mostly historical.
Usage & Nuances
'Caboose' is mainly a North American railroad term and is rarely used in modern contexts outside historical discussions or model railroading. Sometimes used humorously in American English to mean someone's rear end (slang), but this is informal.
Example Sentences
The caboose was painted bright red.
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The train crew rested in the caboose during long trips.
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There is a model caboose in the toy train set.
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After the caboose was removed, trains looked very different.
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Kids love climbing on the old caboose at the museum.
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My grandfather used to work in the caboose when he was a brakeman.
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