couchette

/kuˈʃɛt/
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Definitions of couchette
  1. noun
    a compartment on a European passenger train; contains 4 to 6 berths for sleeping
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    type of:
    compartment
    a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area
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