How Do You Spell COACHMAN?

Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊt͡ʃmən] (IPA)

The word coachman is pronounced /ˈkoʊtʃmən/. The spelling of this word derives from its origin in the 16th century when it was used to describe a person who drove a horse-drawn carriage. The word is made up of two parts, "coach" and "man". The "o" in "coach" is pronounced as in the word "go", while the "a" in "man" is pronounced as in the word "cat". The final "n" in "man" is softened and barely pronounced, resulting in the slightly nasal sound of the word when spoken.

COACHMAN Meaning and Definition

1. A coachman is a noun that refers to an individual who drives a horse-drawn carriage, commonly known as a coach or a carriage, for transportation purposes, especially in the past when it was a popular mode of transport. This term typically applies to a male driver who is responsible for steering and handling the horses that pull the carriage.

   The role of a coachman involves skillfully managing the horses to ensure a safe and smooth journey for occupants seated in the carriage. They are expected to have a comprehensive knowledge of handling horses, including their behavior, grooming, feeding, and harnessing. Additionally, a coachman must possess the ability to control horses using reins and other equipment, as well as navigate through streets, roads, and various terrains with precision.

   Traditionally, coachmen were an integral part of the wealthy or aristocratic social classes, providing private transportation services to their employers. However, with the decline of horse-drawn carriages as a primary means of transport, the role of coachman has significantly diminished, existing nowadays mostly for tourist attractions or specific ceremonial occasions. In modern times, the term "coachman" is occasionally used to refer to a bus driver, although the context for its usage has evolved to encompass a broader range of transportation professionals.

2. The driver of a coach.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for COACHMAN *

• couchmans 66.6666666%
• coachmayb 33.3333333%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for COACHMAN

• coachin
• xoachman
• voachman
• foachman
• doachman
• coschman
• cachman
• Coachar
• trachman
• wochman
• Coahmaa
• Noachean
• coacheman
• cauchman
• Loachan

Etymology of COACHMAN

The word "coachman" has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French term "coche" meaning "carriage" or "wagon". The suffix "-man" is added to indicate a person engaged in a particular occupation, thus "coachman" refers to someone who drives a coach or carriage.

Similar spelling words for COACHMAN

• cockamamie,
• couchman,
• cockamamy.

Plural form of COACHMAN is COACHMEN