saloon car

noun

British.

1. Also saloon carriage. a railway sleeping, dining, or parlor car similar to a U.S. Pullman.

2. sedan.

Word History and Origins

Origin of saloon car¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Police are appealing for footage or witnesses of either a black BMW saloon car, a blue Hyundai Ioniq, or a silver Mercedes Benz Vito in the area of Yarnton Road and Sandy Lane between Kidlington and Yarnton.

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In footage filmed in Sam Nujoma Road, Dar es Salaam, three men in civilian clothing are seen firing guns by a saloon car.

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Pictures circulating on social media showed a white saloon car by the side of a road, partially burned-out and with its roof caved in.

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According to the report, two vehicles intercepted and blocked a silver saloon car with two occupants from the front and behind.

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According to the report, two vehicles intercepted and blocked from the front and behind a silver saloon car with two occupants.

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