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Sleeping car
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a railway carriage equipped with sleeping berths for overnight travel
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
sleeping cars
What is a "sleeping car"?
A sleeping car is a railway carriage designed for passengers to sleep during long journeys. It includes beds or foldable sleeping areas, allowing travelers to rest more comfortably compared to regular seats. Some sleeping cars have private compartments, while others have shared spaces with multiple sleeping areas. They are commonly used on overnight trains, providing bedding and sometimes additional services like washrooms or small lounges for a more convenient travel experience.
Examples
They upgraded to a sleeping car for the overnight journey.
