buffet car
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of buffet car
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Everyone in the buffet car was in "a state of shock", she said as she praised Mr Crean's calm in the moment.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2025
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
Passengers will benefit from "best experience in the market" with bigger seats, more legroom, increased luggage space and a buffet car on every service, according to Grand Union Trains.
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2022
I still have 1,500 Hungarian forints from Kevin Keegan's 1999 friendly but there is no buffet car for the six and a half hours to Vienna.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 16, 2012
Almost as he spoke, an attendant arrived from the buffet car with some soda-water.
From The Double Traitor by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
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