Phrase guide

buffet car

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A railway carriage in which food and drink can be bought at a counter, and either taken to another carriage or consumed at the seating provided.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: refreshment car, club car (broadly synonymous)

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: refreshment car, club car[Appendix:Glossary

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: railroad car, railcar, car, carriage, rolling stock, vehicle

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noun

Meaning 2

a passenger car where food is served in transit

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dining car, diner, dining compartment

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: passenger car, coach, carriage

History

Etymology

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