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Atlantic Terminal
at-LAN-tik TER-mih-nul
Local meaning
The Long Island Rail Road terminal in Downtown Brooklyn, connected with the Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center subway complex.
Atlantic Terminal is the Brooklyn endpoint for selected LIRR service. In everyday directions, people may say Atlantic Terminal, Atlantic Avenue, or Barclays, but those labels can refer to connected yet different railroad, subway, arena, or neighborhood destinations.
Example in context
- “Take the LIRR to Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn.”
How it is used
A Downtown Brooklyn LIRR terminal with extensive subway connections nearby.
neutral, practical, place-specific
Brooklyn commuting, arena trips, rail transfers
A Downtown Brooklyn LIRR terminal with extensive subway connections nearby.
Specify the railroad or subway entrance and check current LIRR service, because not every train runs directly to Atlantic Terminal.
Spelling and scope
A Downtown Brooklyn LIRR terminal with extensive subway connections nearby.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Atlantic Terminal the same as the Atlantic Avenue subway station?
They are connected facilities, but one serves LIRR and the other serves multiple subway lines.
Does every LIRR branch run to Atlantic Terminal?
No. Many trips require a transfer at Jamaica or follow another terminal pattern.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- Atlantic TerminalMetropolitan Transportation Authority
Official LIRR station and connection information for Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn.
- Long Island Rail RoadMetropolitan Transportation Authority
Official LIRR schedules, service information, stations, fares, and rider resources.