English Word · Advanced
consist
a set of railway vehicles forming one unit
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒn.sɪst/
Meaning
A particular sequence of railway cars or carriages that forms one unit, with or without a locomotive.
Example
The consist contained two passenger coaches and a baggage car.
The consist contained two passenger coaches and a baggage car.
Practice tips
- Practice consist out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.