rolling stock

American  

noun

1. the wheeled vehicles of a railroad, including locomotives, freight cars, and passenger cars.

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rolling stock British  

noun

1. the wheeled vehicles collectively used on a railway, including the locomotives, passenger coaches, freight wagons, guard's vans, etc

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Etymology

Origin of rolling stock

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

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rolling stock

"Their ability to strike precisely at rolling stock and similar targets is clearly expanding," he said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

This was supposed to represent an expenditure of $100 on real capital—land, physical plant, rolling stock and the like.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

The second data column shows the current P/E valuations relative to 10-year average valuations, based on rolling stock prices and 12-month EPS estimates.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2025

The TGV trains swishing through the French countryside at 230 mph were in stark contrast to the UK’s creaking rolling stock.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2024

Ouboume’s father unlocks the back doors and shows me their rolling stock.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee