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observation car

noun

  1. a railroad passenger car having a lounge or platform from which the scenery can be viewed.

observation car

noun

  1. a railway carriage fitted with large expanses of glass to provide a good view of the scenery

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of observation car1

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

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