sleeping car
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sleeping car
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
Example Sentences
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That said, the prospect of spending the night in a sleeping car understandably raises a number of questions.
From Washington Post • Jun. 23, 2022
While the Richmond, Virginia, resident was in a sleeping car with a private toilet, he said coach passengers are suffering “a wretched, wretched experience” with cars reeking of overflowing toilets.
From Washington Times • Jan. 4, 2022
We both got off the train at Grand Junction because he was moving into a sleeping car for the rest of his journey.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2021
During an interview, his eyes lit up at a mention of the sleeping car breakfast, with two Viennese bread rolls, jam and coffee.
From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2019
“Besides,” said Michel, “no one could get on to the sleeping car without my seeing them.”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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