Noun
a track star who has been working with a new coach
In those days, people usually traveled long distances in coaches. Verb
He coaches the tennis star.
He has coached the team for several years.
She coached the U.S. gymnastics team at the Olympics.
He has coached at the college level for many years.
The lawyer admitted to coaching the witness.
It was clear that the witness had been coached by her lawyer on how to answer the questions.
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Noun
Regardless, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said during his availability at the NFL Scouting Combine that the primary focus for the Cowboys heading into free agency is retaining the impending free agents already in Dallas.—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025 Bristol Central coach Steve Gaudet, in his 21st season, advanced with his team to their first semifinal appearance.—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Tied for third all-time in coaching championships (five).—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 San Antonio moved assistant Mitch Johnson into the head coaching role that night on an interim basis.—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coach
Word History
Etymology
Noun and Verb
Middle English coche, from Middle French, from German Kutsche, from Hungarian kocsi (szekér), literally, wagon from Kocs, Hungary
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