buffet car

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a carriage on a train where you can buy food and drink

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  • Let's meet in the buffet car for a drink later.
  • The long-distance train had a well-stocked buffet car serving hot meals.
  • Do you know if the next train to London has a buffet car?
  • I spent most of the journey reading my book in the quiet corner of the buffet car.
  • An announcement was made that the buffet car would be closing in 15 minutes.
  • He stumbled on his way back from the buffet car as the train suddenly lurched.
  • Due to staff shortages, the buffet car is offering a limited service today.
  • We grabbed some sandwiches from the buffet car to avoid missing our connection.
  • The children were excited at the prospect of visiting the buffet car for a treat.
  • On older trains, the buffet car was often a social hub for travellers.