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trains

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈtɹeɪnz// UK //tɹˈeɪnz// trains

n. long vehicles that travel on metal tracks and carry many people or heavy goods. They are made of several connected parts pulled by an engine.

n. connected series of railway carriages or wagons moved by a locomotive or integral motor.


SIMPLE

The trains arrive at the station every ten minutes.

CONTEXTUAL

Commuters often prefer taking trains to work because they can avoid the heavy morning traffic on the highway.

COMPLEX

The national infrastructure project aims to replace aging diesel engines with high-speed electric trains to reduce carbon emissions and shorten travel times between major cities.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'train'. When referring to the system of transport, it is often used with the definite article 'the'.

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