dining car

Thân thiện

The family enjoys a meal in the dining car as the scenery passes by.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a passenger car where food is served in transit

Từ đồng nghĩa

• diner
• dining compartment
• buffet car