stagecoach
Translation
stagecoach
Examples
They travelled by stagecoach across the country.
They traveled by stagecoach across the country.
Grammar Patterns
((a type of vehicle)) a horse-drawn vehicle used in the past The stagecoach carried passengers and mail.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coach, carriage
Etymology
A compound of 'stage' (a section of a journey) and 'coach' (a vehicle). It's a coach that travels in stages.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'coach' that travels from 'stage' to 'stage' (stops on a journey).