1. a person who works for a railroad company
Usage: American English

Examples

• My grandfather was a railroader for thirty years.
• The experienced railroader checked the train’s brakes before departure.
• Many railroaders worked long hours to keep the freight trains running on schedule.
• The union represented thousands of railroaders across the country.
• As a third-generation railroader, she knew the business inside and out.
• The railroader’s job required knowledge of safety protocols and equipment maintenance.