hovertrain

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noun

A train that uses hovercraft technology to take advantage of lower friction to deliver high speeds; an aerotrain.

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Meanings

nounhovertrain (plural hovertrains)

plural hovertrains

  1. A train that uses hovercraft technology to take advantage of lower friction to deliver high speeds; an aerotrain.

    America's first hovertrain passenger service will be built in Washington next year for $20 million.

    1971 February 28, The Sunday Australian, Sydney, page 9, column 1

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
aerotrain

Origin

From hover + train.

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APA

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MLA

“hovertrain.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hovertrain. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

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