trainshed

[ treyn-shed ]

noun

1. (in a railroad station) a shelter completely covering railroad tracks and their adjoining platforms.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trainshed¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; train + shed ¹

Example Sentences

In the rainburst that accompanied it, the folk upon the dock sought shelter in the trainshed, and there they were trapped.

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It was a hilarious party that alighted from the taxicabs in the station and made its way to the proper part of the trainshed.

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When she came out through the gateway of the trainshed, she saw a youth standing by, watching the on-coming passengers sharply.

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