pullman
n. countablen. a comfortable and fancy train car where passengers can sleep or eat. It was named after the man who first designed them for long trips.
n. a luxurious railway sleeping car or parlor car, originally manufactured by the Pullman Company. Often used to describe high-end, long-distance rail travel from the late 19th to mid-20th century.
The travelers booked a private pullman for their journey across the country.
During the golden age of rail, a pullman offered a level of comfort and service that rivaled the finest hotels.
The restoration of the vintage pullman required sourcing authentic velvet upholstery and polished mahogany to replicate the opulent atmosphere of early twentieth-century luxury travel.
Ellipsis of Pullman car, after the Pullman Palace Car Company, named after American engineer and industrialist George Pullman (1831–1897).
Often capitalized as 'Pullman' when referring to the specific brand or historical company cars.