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trainman [treyn-muh n] ExamplesWord Origin See more synonyms for trainman on Thesaurus.com noun, plural train·men.
- a member of the crew that operates a railroad train, usually an assistant to the conductor, such as a brakeman or flagman.
Origin of trainman 1635–45, in sense “member of a trainband”; 1875–80 for current sense; train + -man Related Words for trainman stoker, trainman Examples from the Web for trainman Historical Examples of trainman
The trainman, a sober-faced fellow, answered dryly, “All I had.”
Frank H. Spearman
“For a little while, I’m afraid,” replied the trainman diplomatically.
Frank H. Spearman
His name was Hessler and his rescuer was a trainman named Carney.
James Herbert Walker
“Any time and place you like, if you’ve got the chow with you,” replied the trainman.
H. Irving Hancock
The trainman seized the box, swung it to the door, and tipped it forward.
Francis Lovell Coombs