Hovertrain

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈhɒvəˌtreɪn/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(huv′ər trān′, hov′-)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
Hov•er•train  (huv′ər trān′, hov′-),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Rail Transportan experimental high-speed British train that rides on a cushion of air and is propelled by a linear motor.
  2. Rail Transport(l.c.) aerotrain.
  • hover + train 1960–65

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
hovertrain / ˈhɒvəˌtreɪn/
  1. a train that moves over a concrete track and is supported while in motion by a cushion of air supplied by powerful fans
'Hovertrain' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
aerotrain

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