carhouse

[kahr-hous]

carhouse Definition

a building or structure used for storing and maintaining streetcars or other vehicles.

Using carhouse: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "carhouse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The streetcar was taken to the carhouse for repairs.

  • Example

    The carhouse was built in the early 1900s.

  • Example

    The carhouse is responsible for maintaining the city's fleet of buses.

carhouse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for carhouse

Phrases with carhouse

  • streetcar carhouse

    a building or structure specifically designed for storing and maintaining streetcars

    Example

    The streetcar carhouse was built in the early 1900s and is still in use today.

  • a building or structure specifically designed for storing and maintaining buses

    Example

    The bus carhouse is responsible for maintaining the city's fleet of buses.

  • a building or structure specifically designed for storing and maintaining rail cars

    Example

    The rail carhouse is where the trains are stored and maintained overnight.

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Summary: carhouse in Brief

'Carhouse' [kahr-hous] refers to a building or structure used for storing and maintaining streetcars or other vehicles. It is often used in the context of public transportation, such as 'The streetcar was taken to the carhouse for repairs.' 'Carhouse' can also be modified by the type of vehicle it stores, as in 'bus carhouse' or 'rail carhouse.' Synonyms include 'garage,' 'depot,' 'barn,' and 'shed.'