coach

coach · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    To train or instruct someone.

  2. 2.

    A person who trains athletes or teams.

  3. 3.

    A person who gives private instruction or training.

  4. 4.

    To give someone prompts or instructions.

  5. 5.

    A large motor vehicle for long-distance travel.

  6. 6.

    A railroad passenger car.

  7. 7.

    Economy class on an airplane.

Forms

plural: coaches

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    coach class — economy travel class
  • •
    drive a coach and horses through — to find major loopholes in

Related words

See also: bus, instructor, mentor, trainer
Synonyms: instructor, mentor, trainer, tutor

Etymology

From Hungarian "kocsi" meaning "wagon from Kocs" (a town in Hungary famous for carriage-making). The sense of "instructor" developed from tutors who accompanied students in coaches.