Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trainspotter
Noun
/ˈtreɪnˌspɒtə/
Definition
A person who enjoys observing and recording details about trains, such as their numbers and types.
Examples
- As a trainspotter, he spent every weekend at the railway station, jotting down the types of trains that passed by.
- The trainspotter was thrilled to see a rare locomotive that had not been in service for years.
Meaning
Trainspotters often take their hobby very seriously, collecting information on various locomotive models and train services.
Synonyms
- Train enthusiast
- Rail enthusiast
- Railfan
