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

During this period, the fund’s expenses will likely increase by 10%-11% following delays in its rolling stock refurbishment plan, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 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

It was a provocative juxtaposition, the hardware and rolling stock of a multi-billion dollar national security state parked in the same neighborhood where the homeless slept.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2024

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

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee