chair car

noun

, Railroads.

1. a day coach having two adjustable seats on each side of a central aisle.
2. (not in technical use) parlor car.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chair car¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

And Gray put himself through college as a Pullman "chair car attendant."

From Seattle Times

Then after a few characteristic haughty remarks the Southerner went forward to the chair car and sat up all night.

From Project Gutenberg

It was the chair car, and the one in which he naturally would expect her to ride.

From Project Gutenberg

His pass from Matthewson won him a comfortable seat in the chair car, and he had a sound, refreshing nap by the time the 10.15 rolled into Stanley Junction.

From Project Gutenberg

This last car of the special train was a day coach; but the light-hearted girls did not mind the lack of conveniences and comforts to be obtained in the chair cars.

From Project Gutenberg