dining car
Definition
Noun: A dining car is a specialized railway passenger car where meals are prepared and served to passengers during a journey.
Usage
The term "dining car" refers specifically to the carriage on a train. It is used to describe the facility where one can eat. - The primary function of a dining car is to provide food service. - It is a common feature on long-distance passenger trains.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to be in the dining car": to be located within or using the dining car facility.
- Most of the passengers were in the dining car for the evening meal.
Variants and Related Words
- Diner: (noun) A synonym for a dining car, especially in North American English.
- The train's diner was decorated in a classic style.
- Restaurant car: (noun) Another term for a dining car, commonly used in British English.
- We met for a drink in the restaurant car.
Synonyms
- Buffet car: (noun) A railway car serving lighter meals and snacks, sometimes used interchangeably, though a buffet car may imply less formal service.
- Café car: (noun) A railway car offering casual food and drink.
Antonyms / Contrasting Terms
- Sleeper car / Sleeping car: (noun) A railway passenger car with accommodations for sleeping.
- Coach car / Passenger car: (noun) A standard railway car with seating but no dedicated food service.
Noun
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a passenger car where food is served in transit
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