Coach — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈkōch/

Meaning & Definition of Coach

Coach (noun)

  1. a large usually closed four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage having doors in the sides and an elevated seat in front for the driver
  2. a railroad passenger car intended primarily for day travel
  3. bus

Coach (verb)

  1. to go in a coach
  2. to instruct, direct, or prompt as a coach
  3. to train intensively (as by instruction and demonstration)

Coach (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who trains performers or athletes

    "a coach who is highly respected by all of the baseball players"

    similar: trainer
    related: handler, manager, instructor, teacher, tutor, driller, drillmaster, adviser, cicerone, counselor, guide, mentor

Coach (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed

    "carefully coached her through the home-buying process"

    similar: counsel, guide, lead, mentor, pilot, shepherd, show, tutor, walk through
    related: godfather, direct, engineer, steer, sway, accompany, attend, chaperone, convoy, escort, see, squire, oversee, superintend, supervise, drill, train, brief, enlighten, inform, instruct, school, teach, inculcate, indoctrinate, cultivate, foster, nurture

Related Entry: Hackney coach (noun)

Hackney coach is a different word from Coach. The synonyms below are for hackney coach, not for coach.

  1. as in caroche, barouche

    similar: barouche, brougham, buckboard, buggy, cab, cabriolet, calash, calèche, caroche, carryall, chaise, chariot, coach, coupé, curricle, diligence, dogcart, droshky, four-in-hand, gig, go-cart, hackney, hansom, jaunting car, landau, phaeton, post chaise, roadster, rockaway, stage, stagecoach, stanhope, surrey, tandem, tilbury, tonga, trap, troika, victoria, carriage, equipage, rig, turnout

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Coach

The most common words with a similar meaning to Coach:

trainer, counsel, guide, lead, mentor, pilot, shepherd, show, tutor, walk through

Related Words for Coach

handler, manager, instructor, teacher, driller, drillmaster, adviser, cicerone, counselor, godfather, direct, engineer, steer, sway, accompany, attend, chaperone, convoy, escort, see, squire, oversee, superintend, supervise, drill, train, brief, enlighten, inform, instruct

Word Forms of Coach

Inflections: coached, coaching, coaches

Derived words: coachable (adjective), coacher (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Coach

Middle English coche, from Middle French, from German Kutsche, from Hungarian kocsi (szekér), literally, wagon from Kocs, Hungary

First known use: 1556

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Coach

Words & Phrases Containing Coach

coach dog, hackney coach, life coach

Frequently Asked Questions about Coach

What does "Coach" mean?

"Coach" means a large usually closed four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage having doors in the sides and an elevated seat in front for the driver. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a large usually closed four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage having doors in the sides and an elevated seat in front for the driver. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Coach"?

Other words for "Coach" include trainer, counsel, guide, lead, mentor, pilot, shepherd and show. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Coach" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Coach"?

There are 47 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Coach". Common alternatives include trainer, counsel, guide, lead, mentor, pilot, shepherd, show, tutor and walk through.

How do you use "Coach" in a sentence?

Examples of "Coach" in a sentence: "a coach who is highly respected by all of the baseball players"; "carefully coached her through the home-buying process".

Is "Coach" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Coach" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Coach" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Coach" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Coach"?

"Coach" is pronounced /ˈkōch/.

What is the origin of the word "Coach"?

"Coach" comes from Middle English coche, from Middle French, from German Kutsche, from Hungarian kocsi (szekér), literally, wagon from Kocs, Hungary. First known use: 1556.