Railroad tie.
Sleeper
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Sleeper, that is."
"I've never seen such a Sleeper in all my life."
Etymology & History
British dual meaning: railway tie (wood under track) or sleeping car. Americans use 'tie' and 'sleeper car'. British term economy uses one word.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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