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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of amtrac (“amphibious vehicle”). alt-of, alternative

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A US passenger railway (incorporated as the National Railroad Passenger Corporation). US

   "Trains are fuller under Amtrak, but it is thought to be largely because there are fewer trains."

Synonyms

All synonyms

amphtrackamtracchoo chooelelectricelevated

Example

More examples

"Trains are fuller under Amtrak, but it is thought to be largely because there are fewer trains."

Etymology

Coined circa 1971; blend of American + track.

Related phrases

united states

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