couchette
couchette
Definition
cou·chette (ko̵̅o̅ s̸het′)
noun
an inexpensive berth on a European train, consisting of a shelflike bed that folds down to allow passengers to sleep in their clothes: there are usually four couchettes in a first-class compartment and six in a second-class compartment
couchette
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- compartment: Please note that you may be sharing with other people in a couchette compartment.
- coach: The couchette coaches on nearly all lines are suitable for wheelchair users.
- train: Here you board an overnight couchette train, reaching the French Alps on Saturday morning.
- car: A call for tenders to supply some sleeper, restaurant and couchette cars, dated August 22 2004.
Noun used with modifier
- berth: The story begins with his settling happily into a lower berth couchette and falling asleep.
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