observation car

ob·ser·va·tion car

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Definitions of observation car words

noun observation car a railroad passenger car having a lounge or platform from which the scenery can be viewed. 1
noun observation car a railway carriage fitted with large expanses of glass to provide a good view of the scenery 0
noun observation car a railway car with extra-large windows or a transparent dome for facilitating a view of the scenery 0

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1870-75

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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