couchette

[ koo-shet ]

noun

, Railroads.

1. a sleeping berth in a passenger compartment that can be collapsed to form a benchlike seat for daytime use.
2. a compartment containing such berths.

couchette

/ kuːˈʃɛt /

noun

1. a bed in a railway carriage, esp one converted from seats

Word History and Origins

Origin of couchette¹

From French; couch, -ette

Word History and Origins

Origin of couchette¹

C20: from French, diminutive of couche bed