chair car
Americannoun
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a day coach having two adjustable seats on each side of a central aisle.
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(not in technical use) parlor car.
Etymology
Origin of chair car
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Three of our citizens bought an old railroad baggage and chair car.
From Time Magazine Archive
When a woman complained about the cuspidors in a chair car, Bill Jeffers had them taken off the train.
From Time Magazine Archive
His pass from Matthewson won him a comfortable seat in the chair car, and he had a sound, refreshing nap by the time the 10.15 rolled into Stanley Junction.
From Ralph of the Roundhouse by Chapman, Allen
"Prepare to ride in the chair car," Rosemary called after him warningly.
From The Phantom Herd by Bower, B. M.
In the chair car, with four chairs turned together, the newly-made conductor, the head brakeman, a country editor, and the detective sent out to spot the crew, played high five.
From Snow on the Headlight A Story of the Great Burlington Strike by Warman, Cy
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