bullet train

noun

1. a high-speed passenger train, as on certain routes in Japan.

bullet train

noun

1. a passenger train that travels at very high speed

Word History and Origins

Origin of bullet train¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The bullet train was proposed decades ago as a way to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco in less than three hours by 2020.

From Los Angeles Times

One of Japan's busiest bullet train lines came to a halt after a snake tangled itself in a power line, causing a power outage.

From BBC

It’s no wonder, in that world of savvy deflection, she knew how to make denial a powerful tool on the bullet train to triumph.

From Los Angeles Times

These days, there’s also the still nonexistent, so-called bullet train.

From Los Angeles Times

Arrive at the bullet train station near the area where Ohtani grew up and you are greeted by metal wind chimes engraved with messages of support and a small glass-enclosed exhibit featuring signed memorabilia.

From Los Angeles Times