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baggage car

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of baggage car

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35


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The train had eight cars, including a baggage car, Dunn said.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 27, 2022

Not only did Edison set up a chemistry lab in the baggage car, but he also built a printing press for an original newspaper he created, "The Grand Trunk Herald."

From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2022

Others helped unload the baggage car near the front of the train.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 28, 2021

In 2000, the association acquired a rusting 58-ton combination coach and baggage car to restore and use for carrying passengers.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 6, 2018

It was quite a while before Mr. Popper got his pets safely into the baggage car.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater

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