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stage-coach

/ˈsteɪdʒ.koʊtʃ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.72 in modern English

Syllables
stage--coach
IPA
/ˈsteɪdʒ.koʊtʃ/
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A horse-drawn coach that runs routinely between two destinations to transport passengers and mail.

verb

To travel by stage-coach.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From stage + coach, reflecting the fact that relay of horses was a typical aspect of the operation of the service.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈsteɪdʒ.koʊtʃ/
  • British English: /ˈsteɪdʒ.kəʊtʃ/

Inflected Forms

stage-coaches (plural) stagecoach (alternative) stage coach (alternative) stage-coaches (present, singular) stage-coaching (participle, present) stage-coached (participle, past) stage-coached (past)

Phrases

staging post

Frequently Paired Words

staging post

Synonyms

stage diligence

Questions

How do you pronounce stage-coach?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsteɪdʒ.koʊtʃ/.
What does stage-coach mean?
A horse-drawn coach that runs routinely between two destinations to transport passengers and mail.
Where does stage-coach come from?
From stage + coach, reflecting the fact that relay of horses was a typical aspect of the operation of the service.

How to pronounce stage-coach

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