coachman
/ˈkəʊt͡ʃmən/
C1 · Advanced★☆☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a man who drives a horse-drawn carriage for other people.
When to Use
📚Academic Writing📰News & Media
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“The coachman waited outside the hotel with the carriage.”
“In old stories, the coachman often wore a tall hat.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A man who drives a horse-drawn coach, a male coach driver.
Related Words
Synonyms:
drivercarriage driver
Word Family:
coachcoachmen