parlor car

par·lor car

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahr-ler kahr]
- /ˈpɑr lər kɑr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahr-ler kahr]
- /ˈpɑr lər kɑr/

Definitions of parlor car words

noun parlor car a railroad passenger car that has individual reserved seats and is more comfortable than a day coach. 1
noun parlor car (in the US and Canada) a comfortable railway coach with individual reserved seats 0
noun parlor car a comfortable railroad passenger car with individual seats 0

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Origin of parlor car

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Parlor car

noun

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parlor car popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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 parlor car

noun parlor car

chair car — a railroad passenger car with pairs of adjustable seats on both sides of the aisle

Just one Synonym for parlor car