English Explanatory Dictionary

Eurostar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A high-speed passenger train service connecting London with mainland European cities via the Channel Tunnel.
  2. A similar intercity service in Italy.
noun
  1. A train on these services.
  2. A British Rail Class 373 (now largely superseded by Class 374) on any service.

Pronunciation

/ˈjʊəɹəʊstɑː(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Eurostar.wav

Word forms

Eurostar Eurostars

Etymology

Commercial name, from Euro- + star.

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