Meaning of the word "sleeping car" in English

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sleeping car

US /ˈsliː.pɪŋ ˌkɑːr/
UK /ˈsliː.pɪŋ kɑːr/
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Noun

a railroad car with berths or compartments for sleeping, used on overnight journeys

Example:
We booked a private compartment in the sleeping car for our overnight trip.
The train had several sleeping cars for long-distance travel.