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sleeping car

NOUN
railroad overnight car
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That said, the prospect of spending the night in a sleeping car understandably raises a number of questions.

From Washington Post • Jun. 23, 2022

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

With one last glance in our sleeping car, he turned on his heel and ran.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan



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