dining car

noun

: a railroad car in which meals are served

Examples of dining car in a Sentence

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Amtrak intends to add new, more efficient long-distance locomotives to its fleet and upgrade the interiors in coaches, dining cars, sleepers and Sightseer Lounges. Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 The Britannic Explorer features eight cars with 18 suites, a spa, a bar and two glamorous dining cars. Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 There were at least two 1920s dining car diners and one more modern stainless-steel number, and combination bowling alley skating rink too. Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025 The Depot Ice Cream shop was housed in a former Amtrak dining car about a block from the theater. Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for dining car

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dining car was in 1838

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“Dining car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dining%20car. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

dining car

noun
din·​ing car
ˈdī-niŋ-
: a railroad car in which meals are served

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