nonsmoking car

Thân thiện

The family chooses a seat in the 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

Học thuật

Noun

1. a passenger car for passengers who want to avoid tobacco smoke

Từ đồng nghĩa

• nonsmoker