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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They decided to put on the workshops, working alongside local hairdressers Helen Gibson and Lucy Carvalho from the Dare to Dream salon, which offers afro hair care.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The hair care brand was named a Barron’s stock pick in September 2022, roughly a year after Olaplex completed its upsized initial public offering.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Last year the hair care company John Paul Mitchell Systems moved from Southern California to Wilmer, Texas, and the green energy company GAF moved from San José to Georgetown, Texas.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
Bath & Body Works will be exiting some of those new categories such as hair care and men’s grooming.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
Daniel’ family did not enter the black hair care business by chance.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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