caboose (Meaning)

Wordnet

caboose (n)

the area for food preparation on a ship

a car on a freight train for use of the train crew; usually the last car on the train

Webster

caboose (n.)

A house on deck, where the cooking is done; -- commonly called the galley.

A car used on freight or construction trains for brakemen, workmen, etc.; a tool car.

caboose Sentence Examples

  1. The train conductor waved from the caboose as the train pulled out of the station.
  2. The caboose served as the living quarters for the train's crew during long journeys.
  3. Children often waved excitedly at the caboose as the train passed by.
  4. The caboose was adorned with colorful paintings and decorations, adding character to the train.
  5. Inside the caboose, there were bunk beds, a kitchenette, and a small dining area.
  6. The caboose featured a large window at the back, offering panoramic views of the passing landscape.
  7. The caboose was the last car of the train, providing a sense of closure to the long line of cars.
  8. The caboose had a stove for heating and cooking, essential for the comfort of the crew.
  9. Train enthusiasts often collect miniature models of cabooses to display in their homes.
  10. In modern trains, the caboose has been replaced by more efficient and streamlined designs, but its nostalgic charm lives on in memories and memorabilia.

FAQs About the word caboose

the area for food preparation on a ship, a car on a freight train for use of the train crew; usually the last car on the trainA house on deck, where the cooking

tail, rump, bum, rear, cheeks,seat, hunkers, derriere, fundament, behind

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The train conductor waved from the caboose as the train pulled out of the station.

The caboose served as the living quarters for the train's crew during long journeys.

Children often waved excitedly at the caboose as the train passed by.

The caboose was adorned with colorful paintings and decorations, adding character to the train.