Meaning & Definition of word "Caboose"

Caboose

/kəˈbuːs/

1. A railroad car that is at the end of a freight train, typically containing the conductor's and crew's quarters.
- Example: The crew gathered in the caboose to discuss the next leg of their journey.
2. A car on a train that provides accommodations for the train's crew and has a platform for observing the train's progress.
- Example: As the train sped along the tracks, passengers could see the bright red caboose at the rear.
3. A term used informally to refer to a person or thing that is last or least important in a group.
- Example: During the team meeting, Clara felt like the caboose, as all the talk seemed to revolve around the leaders.

●Origin unknown; possibly derived from the Dutch word 'kabouse' or from the French word 'cabouse'.

Caboose (figurative):

Refers to something at the back or end of something.

locomotive:

The main engine for a train.

freight:

Goods transported by rail or truck.

train:

A series of connected vehicles traveling on railways.

Meaning: A humorous reference to the buttocks.

● Example Sentence: She joked about her caboose needing a workout.

Meaning: To emphasize someone being last in a group.

● Example Sentence: Don't be a caboose on this project; we need everyone to contribute!