Stagecoach: meaning, definitions and examples
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stagecoach
[ ˈsteɪdʒˌkoʊtʃ ]
transportation vehicle
A stagecoach is a large, horse-drawn vehicle that was used for carrying passengers and goods, typically on regular routes between towns. These vehicles have been an important mode of transport in the 18th and 19th centuries, often associated with the American West. Stagecoaches were commonly used before the advent of railroads and were known for their long journeys and stops at various stations. They played a significant role in the development of overland travel and communication.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The stagecoach was an essential means of transport in the 1800s.
- They rode the stagecoach for several days to reach the frontier.
- Stagecoaches were often featured in Wild West movies.
Translations
Translations of the word "stagecoach" in other languages:
🇵🇹 diligência
🇮🇳 स्टेजकोच
🇩🇪 Postkutsche
🇮🇩 kereta kuda
🇺🇦 поштовий віз
🇵🇱 dorożka pocztowa
🇯🇵 ステージコーチ
🇫🇷 diligence
🇪🇸 diligencia
🇹🇷 posta arabası
🇰🇷 우편 마차
🇸🇦 عربة البريد
🇨🇿 poštovní kára
🇸🇰 poštový kočiar
🇨🇳 驿站马车
🇸🇮 poštni voz
🇮🇸 póstvagn
🇰🇿 пошта арбасы
🇬🇪 საფოსტო ვაგონი
🇦🇿 poçt arabası
🇲🇽 diligencia
Etymology
The term 'stagecoach' originated in the late 15th century from the combination of the words 'stage' and 'coach'. The 'stage' referred to a designated stop or stage in a journey, while 'coach' has roots in the Hungarian word 'kocsi', named after a village called Kocs where the first horse-drawn carriages were developed. As road networks improved in the 17th to 19th centuries, stagecoaches became more common for passenger travel across Europe and North America, serving as vital links in the transport of mail and freight, helping to connect remote areas. Their decline began with the expansion of railroads and the rise of motor vehicles, but stagecoaches remain a cultural icon representing the American frontier and the spirit of adventure.