English Word · Advanced
Pacific
a steam locomotive with a 4-6-2 wheel arrangement
Pronunciation: /pəˈsɪfɪk/
Meaning
A steam locomotive of the 4-6-2 type, with four leading wheels, six driving wheels and two trailing wheels.
Example
The museum restored a Pacific to pull the heritage train.
The museum restored a Pacific to pull the heritage train.
Practice tips
- Practice Pacific 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.