station wagon

== English == === Etymology === From train station; station wagons were originally designed for transporting people and luggage between stations and country estates. === Pronunciation === === Noun === station wagon (plural station wagons) (US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, automotive) A body style for cars in which the roof is extended rearward to produce an enclosed area in the position and serving the function of the boot (trunk) of a sedan or saloon. Alternative form: wagon (elliptical in US, Canada, Australia) Synonyms: estate car (UK), estate (elliptical in UK); station sedan (archaic) Hypernyms: car, auto, automobile < motor vehicle < vehicle Hyponym: miniwagon Coordinate terms: sedan, saloon, coupe; minivan, people carrier (UK), MPV (UK); CUV, XUV; SUV, sport utility vehicle; truck, lorry, van 1952 November, Should You Buy A Station Wagon?, Kiplinger′s Personal Finance, page 45, Trade-in values for station wagons have shown a marked improvement since the introduction of the all-steel body. In fact, a station wagon buyer need not worry about his investment′s depreciating any more than he would have to if he bought a four-door sedan. (obsolete) A vehicle (either horse-drawn or motorized) providing transport to and from a railway station for passengers and their luggage. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== shooting brake miniwagon