Caboose (Noun)
Meaning 1
A car on a freight train for use of the train crew; usually the last car on the train.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
The area for food preparation on a ship.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The chef emerged from the caboose with a tray of steaming hot meals for the crew.
- The galley, also known as the caboose, was where the cook spent most of her time on the ship.
- She loved working in the caboose, where the smell of fresh-baked bread filled the air.
- After a long day, the captain liked to visit the caboose for a warm cup of tea and some conversation with the cook.
- The crew would often gather in the caboose for breakfast before starting their daily chores.