whistle stop

Noun

A small, unimportant town, typically one where trains stop only to let off or take on passengers.

ریشه

From 'whistle' (a device which makes a loud noise, often used to attract attention) + 'stop' (a place designated for a vehicle to halt).

مثال

• The train made a brief halt at a whistle stop.
• He grew up in a whistle stop in the Midwest.
• The whistle stop was barely a blip on the map.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Whistle stop town Whistle stop station