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trainshed

American  
[treyn-shed] / ˈtreɪnˌʃɛd /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of trainshed

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

Example Sentences

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"Following extensive consultation and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, our plans put passengers first whilst respecting and retaining the station's Victorian features, including the iconic trainshed and the Great Eastern Hotel."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

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

From The Story of the Rome, Watertown, and Ogdensburg RailRoad by Hungerford, Edward

Here in the smoky trainshed the cars were already waiting, and they climbed aboard; and a few minutes later were on their way to Timminsport.

From The Rover Boys on a Hunt or The Mysterious House in the Woods by Stratemeyer, Edward

Half an hour later, leading his mascot goat and closely convoyed by the Backslid Baptist, the Wildcat walked down the platform in the dark trainshed of the station in Chicago.

From Lady Luck by Wiley, Hugh

As he looked down the long trainshed, he encountered the fixed stare of a tall, well-groomed man standing near one of the pillars.

From I Spy by Lincoln, Natalie Sumner

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