trainshed [treyn-shed] ExamplesWord Origin noun
- (in a railroad station) a shelter completely covering railroad tracks and their adjoining platforms.
Origin of trainshed An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; train + shed1 Examples from the Web for trainshed Historical Examples of trainshed
When she came out through the gateway of the trainshed, she saw a youth standing by, watching the on-coming passengers sharply.
Alice B. Emerson
In the rainburst that accompanied it, the folk upon the dock sought shelter in the trainshed, and there they were trapped.
The Story of the Rome, Watertown, and Ogdensburg RailRoad
Edward Hungerford
It was a hilarious party that alighted from the taxicabs in the station and made its way to the proper part of the trainshed.
Alice B. Emerson