🇺🇸 How to say

“train” in English

train
Illustration of "train" in a English cultural setting
A sleek blue electric train glides along elevated tracks above a bustling Tokyo street, its windows glowing warmly as commuters inside read or gaze at the city lights. Schoolchildren in uniforms chat excitedly on their way home from afternoon clubs.

Usage note

A train is a vehicle that moves on tracks and carries people or goods from one place to another.

Examples

  • I take the train to work.

    I take the train to work.

  • The train arrives at noon.

    The train arrives at noon.

  • She waits for the train.

    She waits for the train.

Quick check

What does "train" mean?

  • A. train
  • B. airplane
  • C. apple
  • D. bag

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