slumbercoach en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From slumber + coach.
Meanings
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A type of sleeping car.
At least two railways have introduced "slumbercoaches" affording single-room accommodation at coach fares with a very moderate supplement.
1959 April 14, “More Passenger Traffic in the U.S.A.”, in Railway Magazine, page 222:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| slumber coach | alternative | lexicographic | |
| slumbercoaches | Number=Plur | lexicographic |