Hovertrain

[ huhv-er-treyn, hov- ]

noun

1. an experimental high-speed British train that rides on a cushion of air and is propelled by a linear motor.
2. (lowercase) aerotrain.

hovertrain

/ ˈhɒvəˌtreɪn /

noun

1. a train that moves over a concrete track and is supported while in motion by a cushion of air supplied by powerful fans

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hovertrain¹

First recorded in 1960–65; hover + train

Example Sentences

Or you can take the Hovertrain which passes through Terminal A. But not today.

From New York Times

Plans are being drawn up for Amsterdam to be connected to other European cities by the futuristic high-speed mode of transportation comprising a magnetic hovertrain in an air-free tube able to travel at speeds of over 600mph due to the lack of friction and drag.

From The Guardian