lounge car

noun

Examples of lounge car in a Sentence

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Passengers on Train 98, however, were given snacks, drinks and food from the lounge car during the delay, FOX 35 reported, with additional food provided once the train reached Orlando. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 The Premier upgrade kicks things up a notch, with access to an exclusive lounge car, a private outdoor viewing area, and elevated dining and host service. Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026 Passengers can also gather in the lounge car for after-dinner drinks or the historic ballroom car for live music and dancing. AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025 Plus, the lounge cars on overnight routes give passengers extra space to get up and move around. Mcconnell Quinn, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2025 There were two lounge cars (one for smokers) with plush sectionals and a curved granite-top bar. Lee-Ann Olwage, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lounge car was in 1947

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“Lounge car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lounge%20car. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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