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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The head coach has deployed him in different midfield roles and further forward this season as the No 10.—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025 Head coach Kyle Shanahan did tell reporters earlier this week that filling Bosa’s spot via trade is something the team is exploring.—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Then, coaches Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg.—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025 Because of the second-year receiver’s physical play style, Mike McDaniel has occasionally compared Washington to Washington Commanders receiver Deebo Samuel, a 2021 All-Pro receiver, whom McDaniel coached during their time together with the San Francisco 49ers.—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 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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