ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Railfan

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Railfan is a noun meaning (US) A railway enthusiast.

Meaning

(US) A railway enthusiast.

Example Sentences

From my own experience, I cannot say how one becomes a railfan […]
A previewing railfan pointed out a mistake in the animation showing articulation.
A number of US and Canadian book dealers regularly channel British titles to railfan collectors […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for railfan

Depending on context, synonyms include chugger, ferroequinologist, gunzel, railbuff, railwayac, railwayist.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include trainiac, railworker, railroader, railwayman, railwoman, railman.

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