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parlour car

/ˈpɑːrlər kɑːr/

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/ˈpɑːrlər kɑːr/C1formalamericanobsolete
  • ruИсторический термин для роскошного пассажирского железнодорожного вагона с индивидуальными сиденьями, часто использовавшегося для путешествий первого класса в конце XIX — начале XX века. В настоящее время в значительной степени заменён современными вагонами первого или бизнес-класса.

A historical term for a luxurious passenger railroad car with individual seats, often used for first-class travel in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Now largely replaced by modern first-class or business-class train cars.

  1. Luxury train carriageB2formalamerican

    A type of passenger railroad car that offers more comfortable seating and amenities than a standard coach car, often used for long-distance travel.

    ruСалона-вагон

    • They booked tickets in the parlour car for the scenic journey.
    • The parlour car had plush seats and a dining area.
    • Passengers in the parlour car enjoyed complimentary drinks.