private box; compartment
Meanings
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private theater box
Typically located on upper floors of theaters, with a small number of seats per unit.
We booked a private box on the second floor of the theater to watch the play.
The private boxes in this grand theater have excellent views.
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Nobles often sit in private boxes to watch opera performances.
All private boxes for this weekend's play have sold out.
She sent her friend a photo of the theater box's location.
noun
train soft sleeper compartment
Refers to enclosed private rooms in soft sleeper train cars, usually with 2-4 beds per compartment.
The soft sleeper compartments on this high-speed train are very quiet and comfortable.
Our family of three bought train tickets for a soft sleeper compartment.
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The soft sleeper compartment is equipped with a private sink and power outlets.
Choosing a soft sleeper compartment will make long-distance travel more relaxing.
He upgraded his ticket from hard seat to a soft sleeper compartment.