day coach

American  

Or daycoach

noun

1. an ordinary railroad passenger car, as distinguished from a sleeping car, parlor car, or other deluxe accommodations.

2. the class of airline coach for daytime flight at regular fare.

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Etymology

Origin of day coach

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

“He brings a smile to work every day,” coach Steve Cherundolo said.

From Los Angeles Times

On Wednesday at the team’s preseason media day, coach Curt Miller shied away from putting a timetable on when the organization will return to prominence.

From Los Angeles Times

One day coach Jim Harrick rolled out a hoop that was smaller than regulation size for shooting drills, reasoning that if his players could score in the narrow basket, playing with the bigger one would be easy.

From Los Angeles Times

At Wednesday’s Mission League baseball/softball media day, coach Keith Ramsey made it clear that Lopez is even stronger.

From Los Angeles Times

“Everybody wants us to be a final product now, but it’s a growth. You want to grow every day,” coach Nick Sirianni said after the defending NFC champions dominated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25-11 on Monday night.

From Seattle Times