steam locomotive
/stiːm ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.46 in modern English
24
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "Inevitably the present extent and variety of the Belgian railways will diminish, and within the space of the ten-year plan we can expect to see a modern system concentrated on the main traffic routes like its neighbour in the Netherlands, and with its last steam locomotives and wooden coaches honourably retired to the museum."
- "The last steam locomotive to be built by British Railways, No. 92220, a class "9F" 2-10-0, was named Evening Star at Swindon Works on March 18. […] Mr. R. F. Hanks, Chairman of the Western Area Board, British Transport Commission, who presided, said that it was a moving occasion, but also a very proud day for Swindon."
Etymology
From steam and locomotive.
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /stiːm ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/
- British English: /stiːm ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/