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- [bag-ij kahr]
- /ˈbæg ɪdʒ kɑr/
- /ˈbæɡɪdʒ kɑː(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bag-ij kahr]
- /ˈbæg ɪdʒ kɑr/
Definitions of baggage car words
- countable noun baggage car A baggage car is a railway carriage, often without windows, which is used to carry luggage, goods, or mail. 3
- noun baggage car a car on a passenger train that is designed to carry passengers' baggage; a luggage van 3
- noun baggage car a car of a passenger train in which luggage, trunks, etc., are carried. 1
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Origin of baggage car
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1825-35
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Parts of speech for Baggage car
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
baggage car popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
baggage car usage trend in Literature
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