Meaning of the word caboose in English

What does caboose mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

caboose

US /kəˈbuːs/
UK /kəˈbuːs/
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Noun

1.

a car on a freight train, typically at the rear, used by the train crew

Example:
The conductor rode in the caboose at the end of the train.
Modern freight trains rarely use a caboose anymore.
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