English Expression · Intermediate
special saloon
A special railway carriage reserved for royalty and other dignitaries
Pronunciation: say special saloon
Meaning
A special railway carriage reserved for royalty and other dignitaries.
Example
The failure of a new Brush 1,600 h.p. diesel on the down "Fenman" when it was conveying the Queen in a special saloon was an unfortunate piece of bad publicity for B.R.
The failure of a new Brush 1,600 h.p. diesel on the down "Fenman" when it was conveying the Queen in a special saloon was an unfortunate piece of bad publicity for B.R.
Practice tips
- Practice special saloon 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.