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

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

"It must be related to Iryo's rolling stock or an infrastructure issue," he added.

From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 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

Where there used to be rusting rolling stock and derelict sidings, there is now a swish shopping centre, smart restaurants and the oddly bulbous, 42-storey Belgrade Tower.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025

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

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee