Definition

A card that gives you discounts on train tickets, making travel by train cheaper.

Example

I bought a railcard to save money on my train journeys.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about getting a railcard for our train trips?

Yeah, I heard it can save a lot of money on fares.

Exactly! We could use it for the next weekend getaway.

That sounds great! Let’s look into getting a railcard together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Railcard → The word is formed from "rail" (from Old French *raille*, meaning a bar or rod) and "card" (from Latin *charta*, meaning a piece of paper or document). A railcard is a card that provides access to rail services, thus combining the concepts of a rail system and a card for identification or access.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'rail' as a bar for trains and a 'card' as a document that gives you access — a railcard is your ticket to ride the rails.

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