observation car
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of observation car
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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After pulling off our Chipotle drop, we started chatting with a man sitting a few seats away from us in the observation car.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2022
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
After a few hours of watching cattle graze, we donned sweaters and moved back to the observation car.
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
We saunter along to the observation car and breathe the glorious freshness of the air, chilled by the great white peaks which rise shining up against a clear sky.
From Round the Wonderful World by Forrest, A. S. (Archibald Stevenson)
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