trackside

[trak-sahyd] /ˈtrækˌsaɪd/

adjective

located next to a railroad track.

Origin of trackside

1885-1890

First recorded in 1885-90; track + side¹

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The trackside was strewn with disemboweled whitewood barrels.

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