Coachman

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊtʃmən/

Definitions of coachman

noun A person who drives a coach or carriage for a living

Example Sentences

A1 The coachman drove the horse and carriage.

A2 The coachman helped passengers get on and off the bus.

B1 The coachman was responsible for ensuring the safety of the passengers during the journey.

B2 The coachman skillfully navigated the winding roads of the countryside.

C1 The coachman's expertise in handling the horses was unmatched.

C2 The coachman's knowledge of the routes and landmarks made him an invaluable asset to the transportation company.

Examples of coachman in a Sentence

formal The coachman skillfully guided the horses through the busy streets of the city.

informal The coachman waved to us as he drove past in his carriage.

slang I heard the coachman is a real pro behind the reins.

figurative In life's journey, we are all our own coachman, steering ourselves towards our goals.

Grammatical Forms of coachman

• past tense: coached
• plural: coachmen
• comparative: more coachman
• superlative: most coachman
• present tense: coaches
• future tense: will coach
• perfect tense: have coached
• continuous tense: is coaching
• singular: coachman
• positive degree: coachman
• infinitive: to coach
• gerund: coaching
• participle: coaching

Origin and Evolution of coachman

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'coachman' originated from the combination of 'coach' and 'man', referring to the person who drives a coach or carriage.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the role of a coachman evolved with the advancements in transportation, from driving horse-drawn carriages to motor vehicles. The term 'coachman' is now less commonly used as the profession has largely been replaced by modern transportation methods.