detrain

verb

Definition of detrainnext
as in to deplane

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Recent Examples of detrain Passengers were told to detrain before bomb squad members boarded and searched the train. — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 10 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detrain
  1. deplane
  2. disembark
Verb
  • Delta pilots performed an evasive go-around maneuver before the Airbus A319 landed safely and passengers deplaned normally, a Delta spokesperson said in a statement.
    — Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
  • Once the Houston Police Department was notified, everyone on board the flight had to deplane and the aircraft was checked for any explosives.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Definition of deplane
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  • On a visit to Grand Cayman during a 2024 trip with Disney Cruise Line, Lee, who uses a wheelchair, was able to board and disembark the tender – a small boat used to ferry guests between an anchored cruise ship and the shore – via a portable ramp.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 July 2026
  • Crew members were not permitted to disembark during her eight-month contract, but the isolation brought them unusually close.
    — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
Definition of disembark

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“Detrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detrain. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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