superliner

[ soo-per-lahy-ner ]

noun

1. an ocean liner of relatively great size or speed.
2. a railroad car or train providing express service and usually deluxe passenger accommodations.

Word History and Origins

Origin of superliner¹

First recorded in 1915–20; super- + liner ¹

Example Sentences

Larger groups on the Superliner might book a family bedroom, which has two adult beds and two kid-size beds, but no toilet, sink or shower.

From Washington Post

Rail safety experts say there could be numerous reasons for the derailment, including human error, track and equipment failure, which is more common on older equipment such as the bi-level Superliner fleet operating in the route, the oldest in Amtrak’s rolling stock.

From Washington Post

The Winter Park Express features Amtrak’s Superliner double-decker cars, which are designed for longer distances and are roomier than normal passenger train cars.

From Washington Times

My brother and I are travelling from Illinois to Arizona – to see the Grand Canyon – aboard one of Amtrak’s long-distance Superliner services.

From The Guardian

The Amtrak Superliner Roomette is three-and-a-half feet by six-and-a-half feet, about the same size as the room I'd reserve overnight for my dog at the fancy dog boarding place.

From BBC