English Expression · Advanced
tank car
A railway wagon for liquids or gases
Pronunciation: /tæŋk kɑr/
Meaning
A railway vehicle carrying a tank designed to transport liquids or gases.
Example
The train included a tank car filled with vegetable oil.
The train included a tank car filled with vegetable oil.
Practice tips
- Practice tank car 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 expression is for advanced-level learners.