boxcar

/ˈbɒkskɑr/

Definitions

1. noun

A rectangular closed carriage or vehicle, typically with an open top, used for carrying goods, especially on a railroad.

“The train was loaded with a long series of boxcars, each filled with crates of fruit.”

2. noun

A building or section of a building that houses a box or compartment for storing goods, especially in a warehouse.

“The boxcar in the warehouse was filled to capacity with boxes of electronics.”

Synonyms

  • freight car
  • goods wagon
  • van

Antonyms

  • luxury carriage
  • passenger car