Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

roundhouse

Noun

/ˈraʊndˌhaʊs/

Definition

A structure used especially for housing engines and railroad cars, typically with a circular shape.

Examples

The old roundhouse at the train yard has been converted into a museum.
Locomotives were taken to the roundhouse for routine maintenance and inspections.
After a long journey, the train returned to the roundhouse to rest for the night.

Meaning

Roundhouse refers to a railway maintenance facility where locomotives and sometimes cars are stored, serviced, and repaired. It is called a roundhouse because of its circular design that allows engines to be turned around easily.