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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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