Definition of sleeping car
: a railroad passenger car having berths for sleeping
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In the late 19th century, companies like Pullman, a manufacturer of sleeping cars for trains, established such towns adjacent to their factories, even providing housing and collecting rent.
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The train was expected to continue north, with some of the sleeping car passengers being transferred to a different train.
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Fares for sleeping cars include meals and use of first-class lounges in some big cities' stations.
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The train was expected to continue north, with some of the sleeping car passengers being transferred to a different train.
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The train was expected to continue north, with some of the sleeping car passengers being transferred to a different train.
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The train was expected to continue north, with some of the sleeping car passengers being transferred to a different train.
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The train was expected to continue north, with some of the sleeping car passengers being transferred to a different train.
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The train was expected to continue north, with some of the sleeping car passengers being transferred to a different train.
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First Known Use of sleeping car
1839
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Definition of sleeping car for English Language Learners
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: a railroad car with beds for people to sleep in
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