English Expression · Intermediate
sleeping car
A railroad car with sleeping facilities for passengers travelling overnight
Pronunciation: say sleeping car
Meaning
A railroad car with sleeping facilities for passengers travelling overnight.
Example
In August 1859, eighty years ago, a sleeping car appeared on the Chicago & Alton Railroad of the United States, a great advance on the primitive facilities previously available.
In August 1859, eighty years ago, a sleeping car appeared on the Chicago & Alton Railroad of the United States, a great advance on the primitive facilities previously available.
Practice tips
- Practice sleeping car out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.