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sleeping car

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sleeping car has 1 sense
  1. sleeping car, sleeper, wagon-lit - a passenger car that has berths for sleeping
    --1 is a kind of passenger car, coach, carriage
    --1 has parts: drawing room; roomette

Definitions from the Web

Sleeping Car

Description:

A sleeping car is a specially-designed railway car that provides sleeping accommodations for overnight journeys. It is equipped with sleeping berths or rooms, typically with beds or bunk beds, to ensure a comfortable rest during the trip.

Sense 1: Railways

In the context of railways, a sleeping car refers to a passenger car with sleeping accommodations, commonly found in long-distance train services.

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Sample Sentence (Noun):

I booked a ticket for the overnight train and reserved a berth in the luxurious sleeping car.

Sample Sentence (Adjective):

The spacious sleeping car compartment provided a cozy sleeping environment for the weary travelers.

Sense 2: Automotive

In an automotive context, a sleeping car typically refers to a vehicle, like a camper or RV, that is equipped with sleeping facilities, allowing people to sleep comfortably during road trips or camping.

Related Products: Sleeping Car Camping Tent, Car Sleeping Pad

Sample Sentence (Noun):

The family decided to travel across the country in a spacious sleeping car to have the freedom to rest whenever they desired.

Sample Sentence (Adjective):

The compact sleeping car offered all the necessary amenities for a comfortable outdoor sleeping experience.

Sense 3: Historical

In history, a sleeping car refers to the luxurious sleeper cabins used in overnight passenger trains during the golden era of railway travel.

Related Products: History of Railway Sleeping Cars Book, Sleeping Car Posters

Sample Sentence (Noun):

The vintage train displayed a beautifully restored original sleeping car, showcasing the style and elegance of a bygone era.

Sample Sentence (Adjective):

The travelers marveled at the opulent and sumptuous interior of the historical sleeping car as they boarded the heritage train.

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