cafe car

noun

ca·​fe car

kaˈfā-,

kə-

: a railroad passenger car having a kitchen, usually in the center, and one end equipped to serve meals or beverages, the other end being fitted for other uses (as coach, lounge, parlor, smoking room)

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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