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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The margin will narrow by one seat once the government reopens and the winner of a special election, Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona, is sworn in.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Democrats also performed well in one red state election, flipping two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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The boy was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for injuries to his eye, ears and cheeks, police said.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Just cut off the cheeks and scoop out the flesh with a spoon right into the blender.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Viewers were able to see the hilarious shot of Jinky in the bath quickly cut to a very telling scene of the same dog bounding into a marshland or small lake, tail wagging, body splashing through mud and water in total ecstasy.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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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,
8 Nov. 2025
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The level of luxury she’s introduced with Barracuda is a stark contrast to the humbler quarters generally associated with backpackers and itinerant surf bums, which still make up the majority of Itacaré’s lodging options.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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And the oversized top has a split hem that falls below the bum.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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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
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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 13 Nov. 2025.
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