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choo-choo

choo-choo

9.0
A name children use for a train
  • noun
  • /ˈtʃuːˌtʃuː/
  • Baby Talk
translation icon : trenecito
  • The little boy shouted, "Look, the choo-choo is coming!" as the train approached the station.

Examples

  • During the birthday party, the children played with their toy choo-choo train, making engine sounds.

  • She waved to her friend and said, "All aboard the choo-choo train!" with a big smile.

  • When I'm on the rails, I go Choo, Choo, I go Choo.

  • I was a little weary because The thing is like the Chattanooga Choo Choo, that's their big thing, which is a train.

Synonyms

train
vschoo-choo
1.0

A long set of connected cars that carries people on rails

is a childish name used instead of that everyday transport word
locomotive
vschoo-choo
37 4.6

A train engine that pulls rail cars

is a childish name used instead of that technical engine word
commuter train
vschoo-choo
10 2.5

A train that carries people who travel regularly between home and work or school in a city

is a childish name used instead of that regular rush hour service term
passenger train
vschoo-choo
8 1.5

A train that carries people, not goods

is a childish name used instead of that people carrying vehicle term
steam locomotive
vschoo-choo
3 3.2

A train engine that uses steam made by heating water to move

is a childish name used instead of that older engine type term
railroad train
vschoo-choo
  • US
1 1.8

A long line of connected cars that runs on tracks and carries people or goods

is a childish name used instead of that neutral vehicle term

How Childlike

choo-choo
  • Baby Talk
9.0
train set
1 1.2
train
1.0
locomotive
37 4.6

Surface Forms

choo-choo singular
choo-choos plural

Etymology

Choo-choo is baby talk that copies the sound 'choo, choo' of a steam train. That's why children call a real train or a toy train choo-choo.