coach class

British

noun

the US and Canad. name for economy class

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Example Sentences

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The third option was coach class, which means sleeping in your seat.

From Los Angeles Times

Before boarding, I didn’t know what to expect about coach class.

From Los Angeles Times

For the start-to-finish 14-hour journey that spared me from the cramped coach class I experienced on the flight to Vienna, I thought the indulgence was worth it.

From New York Times

As a longtime citizen of coach class, I am more than ready for an alternative.

From Washington Post

American is the last major airline to bring back alcohol sales in coach class, USA Today reported.

From Washington Times

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