whistle stop

whist·les·top

uncommon

noun

a small railway station between the principal stations or a station where the train stops only on a signal

Synonyms

whistle stop
flag stop
way station

Origin

Named for the train whistle that is frequently blown before stopping in small towns.

Phrases

front porch campaign

Related words

Word family

whistle-stop tour

Broader terms

railway station

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noun
singular	whistle stop
plural	whistle-stops, whistle stops