hopper car

hop·per car

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hop-er kahr]
- /ˈhɒp ər kɑr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hop-er kahr]
- /ˈhɒp ər kɑr/

Definition of hopper car words

noun hopper car a freight car, usually open at the top and containing one or more hoppers so that bulk cargo can be quickly discharged through its bottom. 1

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Origin of hopper car

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1860-65

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Parts of speech for Hopper car

noun

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hopper car popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hopper car usage trend in Literature

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