couchette - Definition & Meaning

a secyion in a train or ship with seats that turns into sleeping berthsa secyion in a train or ship with seats that turns into sleeping berths

A couchette is a small, foldable bed or sleeping berth in a train compartment, designed for passengers traveling overnight. It provides a more comfortable way to rest compared to regular seats, often arranged in shared compartments with multiple berths. Couchettes are typically more affordable than private sleeping cabins, offering basic bedding and a simple sleeping space for long-distance train journeys.A couchette is a small, foldable bed or sleeping berth in a train compartment, designed for passengers traveling overnight. It provides a more comfortable way to rest compared to regular seats, often arranged in shared compartments with multiple berths. Couchettes are typically more affordable than private sleeping cabins, offering basic bedding and a simple sleeping space for long-distance train journeys.

例句

They reserved a couchette for the overnight train ride.
他们为夜间火车旅行预订了一个卧铺。
She found it comfortable to sleep in a couchette during long journeys.
她发现在长途旅行中睡在卧铺很舒适。
The couchette had curtains for privacy.
卧铺有窗帘保护隐私。