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sleeping car

NOUN
railroad overnight car
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While the Richmond, Virginia, resident was in a sleeping car with a private toilet, he said coach passengers are suffering “a wretched, wretched experience” with cars reeking of overflowing toilets.

From Washington Times • Jan. 4, 2022

We both got off the train at Grand Junction because he was moving into a sleeping car for the rest of his journey.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2021

During an interview, his eyes lit up at a mention of the sleeping car breakfast, with two Viennese bread rolls, jam and coffee.

From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2019

The “flexible” dining service for sleeping car customers starts Oct.

From Washington Post • Sep. 21, 2019

“My brother, how I’ve missed you,” Aunt Kate announced dramatically, descending from the train’s rear platform and greeting Mr. Pinkerton’s party as it reached the sleeping car.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan



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