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

Additionally, observes Scientific American, superconductors repel magnetic fields, which could lead to more efficient magnetic levitation, or maglev, trains.

From Los Angeles Times

This property lets researchers levitate magnets over a superconducting material as a fun experiment—and it could also lead to more efficient high-speed maglev trains.

From Scientific American

I bought this one at Daiso for a couple of bucks; my dad’s got a much nicer model of the world record-setting MLX01 maglev train that I also got to try when I studied abroad.

From The Verge

Closer to Beijing meanwhile, a maglev train project is starting in Shanxi, a north central province.

From Washington Times

The maglev proposal targets wealthy riders because of its projected high ticket prices.

From Washington Post