wagon-lit

/ˌvægɔ˜ ˌli/
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Definitions of wagon-lit
  1. noun
    a passenger car that has berths for sleeping
    synonyms: sleeper, sleeping car
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    type of:
    carriage, coach, passenger car
    a railcar where passengers ride
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