boxcar
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈbɒkskɑːr//
KK: /ˈbɑksˌkɑr/
adjective
Definition
A term used to describe something that is very large, often in size or capacity.
Example
The boxcar-sized storage unit can hold all of our furniture during the move.
Conversation
Have you seen that boxcar trailer they brought to the festival?
Yeah, it's huge! I couldn't believe how big it was.
I know, right? It must be one of the largest trailers I've ever seen.
Absolutely! It's perfect for all the activities they have planned.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
huge
massive
enormous
Antonyms
small
tiny
petite
noun
Definition
A type of railroad car that is completely enclosed and is used to carry goods, often featuring sliding doors on the sides.
Example
The train was loaded with several boxcars filled with supplies for the city.
Conversation
Did you see that old boxcar by the train tracks yesterday?
Yeah, I noticed it! It looked like it hadn't moved in years.
I wonder what it used to carry in the boxcar.
Root Explanation
Boxcar → The word is formed from "box" (from Old English *box*, meaning a container or case) and "car" (from Latin *carrus*, meaning a wheeled vehicle). A boxcar is a type of freight car that is enclosed, resembling a box on wheels.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'box' as a container and a 'car' as a vehicle — together, they create a boxcar, which is a container on wheels.
Visually Confused Words
oxcart
boar