Stagecoach

usgb/ˈsteɪdʒkəʊtʃ/
noun

A large, old-timey, horse-driven vehicle for transporting paying passengers over long distances.

In the old west, traveling from town to town often meant spending days in a stagecoach.
Visual representation of "stagecoach" - A large, old-timey, horse-driven vehicle for transporting paying passengers over long distances.

Often appears as...

  • stagecoach ride
  • stagecoach driver

Usage tips

Historical

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "stagecoach"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Historical Transport

Stagecoaches are from a time before cars, important in historical contexts or stories.

Illustration for Historical Transport
Historical novels set in the 1800s often feature characters traveling by stagecoach.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Icon

The stagecoach is symbolic of the American Old West, evoking a sense of adventure and frontier life.

Illustration for Cultural Icon
Western films frequently depict daring stagecoach chases.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Modern

Avoid using 'stagecoach' to describe modern forms of transportation; it's an outdated mode.

Illustration for Not Modern
It's incorrect to call a modern bus a stagecoach.
Visual representation of the word "Stagecoach"

Never forget "Stagecoach"

Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google PlayGet it from MicrosoftGet it on AppGallery
Chrome

WordUp Chrome Extension

As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.

Get Chrome Extension
Back to top