baggage car

noun

1. a car of a passenger train in which luggage, trunks, etc., are carried.

Word History and Origins

Origin of baggage car¹

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

The engine, baggage car, coach, and chair car fell into the creek, claiming 96 lives and leaving only two dozen alive.

From The Daily Beast

I thought they were ghosts at first, but finally discovered that they were only cavalrymen riding in the baggage car.

From Project Gutenberg

Before the train started, the doors of the baggage car were closed, and it became quite dark inside.

From Project Gutenberg

He pushed Bob gently toward the door of the baggage car and the boy scrambled in.

From Project Gutenberg

At that instant the door of the baggage-car opened and a sharp-featured young man peered out.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Curtis, the station master, made a point himself of seeing that the baggage of the party was put into the baggage car.

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