refrigerator car
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of refrigerator car
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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His body was brought home in a refrigerator car meant for oysters.
From New York Times • Feb. 18, 2018
Alarmed, he caused a refrigerator car to be filled with ice, installed other conveniences, got in himself, started for Canada with his physician.
From Time Magazine Archive
Thus was inscribed a "thermos box" of roses, jonquils, carnations, Japanese flowering quince sent by refrigerator car from San Francisco to be worn by Mrs. Coolidge on the great day.
From Time Magazine Archive
In 1857 the first refrigerator car was attempted and in 1859 the first Pullman sleeping car introduced.
From Time Magazine Archive
The refrigerator car and ship made the packing industry as stable as the production of cotton or corn, and gave an immense impetus to cattle raising and sheep farming.
From History of the United States by Beard, Charles A. (Charles Austin)
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