Eurostar

//ˈjʊəɹəʊstɑː(ɹ)// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A train on these services.
  2. 2
    A British Rail Class 373 (now largely superseded by Class 374) on any service.

    "Now that the Mallard upgrade to GNER's Mark 4 coaches is complete the entire fleet is now available for service and the Eurostars are no longer required to maintain the timetable."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A high-speed passenger train service connecting London with mainland European cities via the Channel Tunnel.

    "Eurostar operates two stations in this region."

  2. 2
    A similar intercity service in Italy.

Example

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"Eurostar operates two stations in this region."

Etymology

Commercial name, from Euro- + star.

Related phrases

channel tunnel

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