Meaning & Definition of Coach in English
English⟶
Coach
/koʊʧ/
noun
1. (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
synonym:
- coach,
- manager,
- handler
2. A person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)
synonym:
- coach,
- private instructor,
- tutor
3. A railcar where passengers ride
synonym:
- passenger car,
- coach,
- carriage
4. A carriage pulled by four horses with one driver
synonym:
- coach,
- four-in-hand,
- coach-and-four
5. A vehicle carrying many passengers
- Used for public transport
- "He always rode the bus to work"
synonym:
- bus,
- autobus,
- coach,
- charabanc,
- double-decker,
- jitney,
- motorbus,
- motorcoach,
- omnibus,
- passenger vehicle
verb
1. Teach and supervise (someone)
- Act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
- "He is training our olympic team"
- "She is coaching the crew"
synonym:
- coach,
- train
2. Drive a coach
synonym:
- coach
Examples of using
You're the worst basketball coach this team has ever had.
The coach urged his team not to be complacent following their four consecutive wins.
Who is the team's coach?