couchette

cou·chette

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [koo-shet]
- /kuˈʃɛt/
- /kuːˈʃet/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koo-shet]
- /kuˈʃɛt/

Definitions of couchette word

countable noun couchette A couchette is a bed on a train or a boat which is folded against the wall or used as a seat during the day. 3
noun couchette a bed in a railway carriage, esp one converted from seats 3
noun couchette an inexpensive berth on a European train, consisting of a shelflike bed that folds down to allow passengers to sleep in their clothes: there are usually four couchettes in a first-class compartment and six in a second-class compartment 3
noun couchette a sleeping berth in a passenger compartment that can be collapsed to form a benchlike seat for daytime use. 1
noun couchette a compartment containing such berths. 1
noun couchette A European railroad car with seats convertible into sleeping berths. 1

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Parts of speech for Couchette

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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couchette popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

couchette usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for couchette

noun couchette

bunk — A bunk is a bed that is fixed to a wall, especially in a ship or caravan.

Just one Synonym for couchette