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- coach 1a
often attributive
1
a
: a large usually closed four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage having doors in the sides and an elevated seat in front for the driver
On special occasions the queen rides in a gold coach.
b
: a railroad passenger car intended primarily for day travel
Smoking is not permitted in the train's coaches.
c
: bus sense 1a
toured the city by coach
d
e
: a 2-door enclosed automobile
f
: a class of passenger air transportation at a lower fare than first class
We reserved two seats in coach.
2
[from the concept that the tutor conveys the student through examinations]
a
: a private tutor
hired a coach to help her daughter prepare for the test
b
: one who instructs or trains
an acting coach
a birth coach
especially
: one who instructs players in the fundamentals of a sport and directs team strategy
a football coach
a pitching coach
a gymnastics coach
coached; coaching; coaches
1
: to go in a coach
2
: to instruct, direct, or prompt as a coach
When an injury ended his playing career, he decided to coach.
1
: to train intensively (as by instruction and demonstration)
coach pupils
The lawyer coached the witness.
2
: to act as coach of
coach tennis
coach a team
coacher
noun
Examples of coach in a Sentence
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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Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Baltimore Orioles hitting coach Cody Asche revealed some of his players are also trying them out, according to MLB.com.
—Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
And two: Agents like Gross are used to coaching them through this challenging process and on to a successful bid.
—Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Despite never having won an NCAA title or reached a Final Four before, the Bruins have made significant strides this season under head coach Cori Close.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Baltimore Orioles hitting coach Cody Asche revealed some of his players are also trying them out, according to MLB.com.
—Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
The victory tied him with franchise coaching legend Pat Riley, who owns the fourth-most victories in Knicks history.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
And two: Agents like Gross are used to coaching them through this challenging process and on to a successful bid.
—Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Coach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coach. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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coach
1 of 2 noun1
a
: a large usually closed four-wheeled carriage that has a raised seat in front for the driver and is drawn by horses
b
: a railroad passenger car without berths
d
: a class of passenger air transportation at a lower fare than first class
2
a
: a private tutor
b
: a person who instructs or trains a performer or team
a football coach
coach
2 of 2 verb
: to act as a coach
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