chair car

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [chair kahr]
- /tʃɛər kɑr/
- /tʃeə(r) kɑː(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chair kahr]
- /tʃɛər kɑr/

Definitions of chair car words

noun chair car a railroad passenger car with pairs of adjustable seats on both sides of the aisle 3
noun chair car a day coach having two adjustable seats on each side of a central aisle. 1
noun chair car (not in technical use) parlor car. 1

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Origin of chair car

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1865-70

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Parts of speech for Chair car

noun

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chair car popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for chair car

noun chair car

parlor car — a railroad passenger car that has individual reserved seats and is more comfortable than a day coach.

Just one Synonym for chair car