as in seat
the part of the body upon which someone sits
I couldn't even make it down the bunny slope without ending up on my caboose
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Recent Examples of caboose
The restaurant operates out of a caboose parked on the gravel lot.
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Located at the corner of Dickson and West -- in the heart of the city's entertainment district -- was a bank branch in two railroad cars, a green passenger car and a red caboose.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 16 July 2025
Right by Children’s Hill is the Train Garden, where shrubs and flowers blend right in with a real railroad caboose, a full-size railroad crossing and a large model train display that winds through the area.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025
Insider tip: Book a bunk at the old railroad caboose cabins just outside town.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Located at the corner of Dickson and West -- in the heart of the city's entertainment district -- was a bank branch in two railroad cars, a green passenger car and a red caboose.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 16 July 2025
Right by Children’s Hill is the Train Garden, where shrubs and flowers blend right in with a real railroad caboose, a full-size railroad crossing and a large model train display that winds through the area.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025
Insider tip: Book a bunk at the old railroad caboose cabins just outside town.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caboose
Noun
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And keep your in-flight essentials like headphones, sleep mask, e-reader, and other tech tools together in your personal item that stays with you at the seat rather than in the overhead bin.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The video shows a man call security on a group of women sitting behind him in orchestra seats at the Winter Garden Theatre.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One photo in color revealed her peachy lips and cheeks and dewy skin while the other had a black-and-white filter.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Are those leaves or a mustache, cheeks or nose?—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hofman's photos of the Ross seal — often distinguished by its broad, dark stripes on its body and neck, as well as its large eyes — show the seal facing the camera directly, with its flippers and tail trailing behind it.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Actress Jodie Foster was just photographed toting the perfect hands-free carryall—sort of like a hybrid, crossbody-bag-meets-bum-bag.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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And the oversized top has a split hem that falls below the bum.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The koala was entirely gray with a slightly lighter back end and some nearly white spots on its rump, the video showed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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The second was hit at 338 paces in the rump.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are also dual Akrapvoic exhausts poking out the rear, framed by slim taillights.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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Authorities added that Roman rushed to the rear of the burning ATV and helped get a 6-year-old out — later identified as a family friend — who was having trouble opening the door.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Caboose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caboose. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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