Coachman: meaning, definitions and examples
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coachman
[ ˈkoʊtʃmən ]
transportation worker
A coachman is a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage. Traditionally, coachmen were responsible for the care and management of the horses and the vehicle. The role was especially prominent in the 18th and 19th centuries, associated with wealthier classes who employed them for travel.
Synonyms
carriage driver, charioteer, driver
Examples of usage
- The coachman opened the door and helped the lady into the carriage.
- In the past, a coachman would often wear a distinctive uniform.
- The old coachman shared stories of his adventures on the cobbled streets.
- The coachman skillfully maneuvered the horses around the busy square.
Translations
Translations of the word "coachman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cocheiro
🇮🇳 गाड़ी चालक
🇩🇪 Kutscher
🇮🇩 pengemudi kereta
🇺🇦 візник
🇵🇱 woźnica
🇯🇵 御者
🇫🇷 cocher
🇪🇸 cochero
🇹🇷 araba sürücüsü
🇰🇷 마부
🇸🇦 سائق العربة
🇨🇿 kočí
🇸🇰 kočiš
🇨🇳 马车夫
🇸🇮 kočijaž
🇮🇸 vagnamaður
🇰🇿 арбашы
🇬🇪 კალათბურთელი
🇦🇿 arabacı
🇲🇽 cochero
Etymology
The word 'coachman' has its origins in the early 15th century, derived from the term 'coach,' which comes from the Hungarian word 'kocsi,' referring to a type of vehicle. The suffix '-man' denotes a person engaged in a particular activity or profession. The term came to be associated with those who drove horse-drawn vehicles, primarily serving wealthy patrons. Over time, as motorized vehicles replaced horse-drawn carriages, the role of the coachman dwindled, yet the term remains in use today, often in historical contexts or literature. The romanticized image of the coachman as a skilled horseman and a vital part of aristocratic life continues to influence cultural depictions, particularly in films and novels set in earlier centuries.