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station wagon

sta·tion wag·on (plural sta·tion wag·ons)


noun 
Definition:
 
North America large car: an automobile with an extended area behind the rear seats that provides extra seating or carrying capacity, usually with a tailgate

[Because originally a covered carriage for transporting passengers to and from train stations]
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