buffet car
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of buffet car
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Astrid said she was pulling at the door of the buffet car to try and close it and other passengers were inside holding onto the door as others called the police.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2025
"Not once in the 11-hour journey did we have any official announcement... we just had a rumour mill from drivers to the buffet car."
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2025
But what emerged - after more than 600 miles and a lot of buffet car coffee and sandwiches - was something you would never get from a stage-managed campaign event.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2015
No buffet car for 15 hours, so I have to take the fast-food plunge.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 23, 2012
We may be here for an hour," I said, "and there is no buffet car on.
From The Man in Lower Ten by Rinehart, Mary Roberts
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