observation car
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of observation car
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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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
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
To be totally honest, the biggest flaw of the trip was the smell of 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
Then we’ll go back to the observation car and—” Peggy shivered blissfully.
From Peggy Parsons at Prep School by Annabel Sharp
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