maglev

or Mag·lev

[ mag-lev ]

noun

1. magnetic levitation.

maglev

/ ˈmæɡˌlɛv /

noun

1. a type of high-speed train that runs on magnets supported by a magnetic field generated around the track

Word History and Origins

Origin of maglev¹

First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening

Word History and Origins

Origin of maglev¹

C20: from mag ( netic ) lev ( itation )

Example Sentences

Proponents are pitching the maglev train as the first leg of a rail system that would carry passengers between Washington and New York in an hour.

From Washington Post

Baltimore is urging federal and state transportation officials to slam the door on a proposal to bring a high-speed maglev train line to the Washington-Baltimore corridor.

From Washington Post

They also listed concerns about potential impacts at Camden Yards in the Inner Harbor and the Cherry Hill neighborhood in South Baltimore, two locations being considered for a maglev station.

From Washington Post

The cost to ride the maglev would be higher than using Amtrak.

From Washington Post

The maglev trip time would be 15 minutes faster than an Acela train, which takes about 30 minutes.

From Washington Post