train

noun
UK: /treɪn/
US: /treɪn/

  1. A series of connected railroad cars moved by an engine.

    1. I take the train to work every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The train was delayed due to unexpected track maintenance near the city center. [ ] [ ]

  2. A long line or procession of people, animals, or vehicles.

    1. A train of camels crossed the desert. [ ] [ ]
    2. The inaugural parade featured a long train of vintage automobiles and decorated floats. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

prepare coach teach railroad educate
train verb

  1. To teach a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior through practice and instruction.

    1. I train dogs to do tricks. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company will train new employees on the updated software system. [ ] [ ]

  2. To prepare for a sporting event or physical activity by exercising and practicing.

    1. He trains every day for the marathon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athletes train rigorously to maintain peak performance during the championship season. [ ] [ ]
train adjective

  1. Relating to trains or the railway system.

    1. The train station is very busy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The train schedule was disrupted due to the severe weather conditions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "train" in English means: A series of connected railroad cars moved by an engine., A long line or procession of people, animals, or vehicles..

The phonetic transcription of "train" is /treɪn/ in British English and /treɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "train": prepare, coach, teach, railroad, educate.

Example usage of "train": "I take the train to work every day.". More examples on the page.