Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

choo-choo

noun
/ˈtʃuː ˌtʃuː/
Definition
a term often used to mimic the sound of a steam train.
Examples
  • The little boy ran around the playground, pretending to be a choo-choo train.
  • Every time we passed by the tracks, the kids would shout, ‘Choo-choo!’ when a train passed by.
  • We had a great time riding the choo-choo train at the amusement park.
Meaning
A playful or childlike reference to a train, particularly in the context of children’s vocabulary.
Synonyms
  • train
  • locomotive
  • engine
  • express