observation car
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of observation car
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Now is the time to hop on board Amtrak’s long-distance California Zephyr and see the amazing snowpack from the comfort of the train’s observation car.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
I dropped my 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
By the time we got to Van Nuys 15 minutes later, the woman running the cafe in the observation car announced that she was open for business, so we made our way over.
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
An observation car was added to each new ship.
From Zeppelin The Story of a Great Achievement by Vissering, Harry
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