class
[noun]
a group of people, services, objects, etc. categorized based on shared qualities or attributes
Land Transportation - Passenger Accomadations
Here you will learn some English words related to passenger accommodations such as "class", "window seat", and "couchette."
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second class
[noun]
a ategory of seating or accommodations in transportation, typically offering a standard level of comfort and service
Ex:
third class
[noun]
a category of seating or accommodations in transportation, usually offering basic service and often the most economical option
Ex:
Third class
accommodations
were
spartan
but
functional
.
window seat
[noun]
a seat on a train, plane, bus, etc. that is placed next to a window
Ex:
The
child
pressed
her
face
against
the
glass
from
the
window seat
.
aisle seat
[noun]
a seat located beside the passage in a vehicle or theater
Ex:
She
chose
an
aisle seat
in
the
bus
so
she
could
quickly
get off
at
her
stop
without
disturbing
others
.
couchette
[noun]
a secyion in a train or ship with seats that turns into sleeping berths
Ex:
The
couchette
had
curtains
for
privacy
.
Pullman
[noun]
a type of luxurious railway carriage, often with bunks and a high-quality service
Ex:
sleeping car
[noun]
a railway carriage equipped with sleeping berths for overnight travel
Ex:
The
sleeping car
had
narrow
beds
but
was
cozy
.
sleeper
[noun]
a sleeping section or berth in a train or other means of transportation
Ex:
They
upgraded
to
a
deluxe
sleeper
for
added
comfort
.
berth
[noun]
a sleeping or seating accommodation in a vehicle, typically a bed or bunk
Ex:
The
berth
had
curtains
for
privacy
.
bunk
[noun]
a narrow bed, often stacked in tiers, used in ships, trains, or other confined spaces
Ex:
The
bunk
had
a
safety rail
for
security
.
container
[noun]
a large metal box that is used for transporting goods on ships, trains, etc.
Ex:
The
port
was
filled
with
containers
waiting
to
be
shipped
.
luggage rack
[noun]
a carrier designed to hold on top of a car or luggage above the seats of a train
Ex:
She
stored
her
backpack
in
the
overhead
luggage rack
.
observation car
[noun]
a train carriage designed for passengers to enjoy scenic views during their journey
Ex:
Tourists
often
prefer
booking
seats
in
the
observation car
to
fully
appreciate
the
beauty
of
nature
along
the
route
.
club car
[noun]
a passenger car on a train that provides amenities such as a lounge, bar, or dining area
Ex:
The
club car
had
panoramic
windows
for
scenic
views
.
dining car
[noun]
a train section where passengers can eat during their journey
Ex:
Families
enjoyed
meals
together
in
the
colorful
dining car
.
buffet car
[noun]
a carriage on a train where passengers can purchase and consume food and beverages
Ex:
She
went to
the
buffet car
to
get
a
coffee
.
baggage car
[noun]
a railway car designated for transporting luggage and other cargo
Ex:
The
baggage car
had
compartments
for
different
types
of
cargo
.
bilevel car
[noun]
a type of railcar designed with two levels of seating, typically used in commuter and regional train services
Ex:
Commuters
appreciate
bilevel cars
for
their
efficient
boarding
and
disembarking
processes
during
peak
travel times
.