parlour car
Definition
Noun: A parlour car is a type of passenger railway carriage designed for day travel, offering more comfortable, individual seating arrangements, typically for an additional fare. It is a premium service car.
Usage
The term "parlour car" is used to specify a particular class of railway accommodation. It describes the car itself. * The train's parlour car featured large, reclining chairs and a dedicated attendant. * For the long journey, she booked a seat in the parlour car to ensure greater comfort.
Advanced Usage
- Historically, the term was often used in North American rail travel to denote a premium day coach, sometimes synonymous with or similar to a "chair car."
- The concept emphasizes individualized seating (as opposed to open bench seating) and enhanced amenities compared to a standard coach.
Variants and Related Words
- Parlor car: An alternative spelling, primarily American English.
- Chair car: A very similar type of railway carriage offering individual, often reclining, seats.
- Lounge car: A railway car designed for relaxation and socializing, which may or may not have the same individual seating setup as a parlour car.
Synonyms
- First-class carriage (context-dependent)
- Premium coach
- Day coach (specifically for day travel, though not always implying the same premium service)
Antonyms
- Standard coach
- Commuter car
- Sleeper car / Sleeping car (designed for overnight travel with berths)
Noun
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a passenger car for day travel; you pay extra fare for individual chairs
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