observation car
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of observation car
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Soon enough the train passed through two different ski resorts and vacationers greeted us by unleashing a barrage of snowballs on the observation car.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
I dropped by bag at my assigned seat and made my way to the observation car with a couple snacks and coffee in hand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
The observation car was already packed with passengers who had rushed in as soon as the conductor finished checking their tickets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2022
Aside from the observation car, the train’s other social hub is the dining car.
From New York Times ● Jul. 18, 2022
"Shall we all go back to the observation car and see if there's a walk down the track or whether it's snowed over?" she said impartially to the two.
From The Blind Man's Eyes by Balmer, Edwin
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