coach
In the context of travel, 'coach' refers to the most basic and least expensive class of seating available on an airplane, train, or bus. It describes standard accommodations aimed at budget-conscious passengers rather than luxury or premium service.
Examples
3 of 5I usually fly coach because the tickets are much more affordable for a student budget.
I usually fly coach because the tickets are much more affordable for a student budget.
The executive board has mandated that all staff travel coach for domestic flights to reduce overhead costs.
The executive board has mandated that all staff travel coach for domestic flights to reduce overhead costs.
It’s a long flight to be stuck in coach, but I'll manage with a good book.
It’s a long flight to be stuck in coach, but I'll manage with a good book.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a sports 'coach' sitting in 'coach' class to save the school's money.
Quick Quiz
Since the company is cutting costs, all employees must now book ______ class tickets for their business trips.
Correct!
The correct answer is: coach
Examples
I usually fly coach because the tickets are much more affordable for a student budget.
everydayI usually fly coach because the tickets are much more affordable for a student budget.
The executive board has mandated that all staff travel coach for domestic flights to reduce overhead costs.
formalThe executive board has mandated that all staff travel coach for domestic flights to reduce overhead costs.
It’s a long flight to be stuck in coach, but I'll manage with a good book.
informalIt’s a long flight to be stuck in coach, but I'll manage with a good book.
Market research suggests that the majority of international travelers prefer coach class when price sensitivity is high.
academicMarket research suggests that the majority of international travelers prefer coach class when price sensitivity is high.
Please ensure that the travel agency books coach seats for the upcoming sales conference attendees.
businessPlease ensure that the travel agency books coach seats for the upcoming sales conference attendees.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
fly coach
fly coach
stuck in coach
stuck in coach
coach seating
coach seating
Often Confused With
'Economy' is the more common term in British English and internationally, while 'coach' is predominantly used in North American English.
Usage Notes
The word 'coach' as an adjective is almost exclusively used in North American English to describe travel class; in the UK, people typically say 'standard class' or 'economy'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget that 'coach' can be used as an adjective/adverbial directly with verbs like 'fly' (e.g., 'I fly coach') without needing 'in'.
Memory Tip
Think of a sports 'coach' sitting in 'coach' class to save the school's money.
Word Origin
Derived from the Hungarian 'kocsi', referring to a carriage from the village of Kocs; it eventually evolved to mean a large passenger vehicle and then the cheapest class within it.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In American culture, flying coach is the norm for most citizens, and 'upgrading' from coach is a common travel goal.
Quick Quiz
Since the company is cutting costs, all employees must now book ______ class tickets for their business trips.
Correct!
The correct answer is: coach
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