nonsmoking car
Definition
Noun: A passenger car on a train or other public transportation vehicle that is designated for passengers who do not smoke and wish to avoid exposure to tobacco smoke.
Usage
This term specifically refers to a designated carriage or compartment. It is used to describe a space where smoking is prohibited for the comfort and health of passengers. * The train has both smoking and nonsmoking cars. * Please ensure you are seated in the correct section; this is a nonsmoking car.
Advanced Usage
The concept extends to areas in various contexts, though the specific compound "nonsmoking car" is primarily for transportation. * The rise of public health campaigns led to the standard provision of nonsmoking cars on long-distance rail services.
Variants and Related Words
- Nonsmoking (adjective): Designating an area where smoking is not allowed. (e.g., a section of a restaurant).
- Smoking car (noun): The antonym; a passenger car where smoking is permitted.
- No-smoking car (noun): A less common variant with the same meaning.
Synonyms
- No-smoking carriage
- Smoke-free car
Antonyms
- Smoking car
- Smoker's car
Noun
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a passenger car for passengers who want to avoid tobacco smoke
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