luxury train car; saloon car
A wasei-eigo term for a deluxe passenger car on a train, often with lounge-like seating or observation areas. Not used for ordinary automobiles.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from salon car
This sightseeing train has a salon car attached.
We enjoyed the scenery in comfort from the salon car.
Variant spelling with a middle dot; less common but still seen.
Wasei-eigo from English 'salon' + 'car', referring to a luxurious train carriage rather than a road vehicle.