Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chemin-de-fer
noun
/ʃə.mɛ̃.də.fɛʁ/
Definition
A term derived from French, literally meaning ‘iron road’, which refers primarily to the railway or railroad.
Examples
- The chemin-de-fer became essential in the development of the industrial age.
- During the 19th century, countries began to invest heavily in chemin-de-fer to improve transportation.
- In the casino, chemin-de-fer is a popular variation of baccarat played among high rollers.
Meaning
The term can also relate to a card game often referred to as ‘railroad cards’.
Synonyms
- railway
- railroad
- train line
