station wagon

Meanings

1. 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.
2. A vehicle (either horse-drawn or motorized) providing transport to and from a railway station for passengers and their luggage.

Etymology

From train station; station wagons were originally designed for transporting people and luggage between stations and country estates.