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night coach

American  
Or nightcoach

noun

  1. the class of airline coach at a lower fare than regularly offered, often restricted to late-night journeys.


Etymology

Origin of night coach

First recorded in 1835–45; night + coach

Example Sentences

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Before Chaminade’s Southern Section Division 2 semifinal against Inglewood at South Torrance High on Friday night, coach David Machuca smirked, tight-lipped under his white visor.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2022

"I think probably our defense had a really rough night," coach Darryl Sutter said.

From Fox News • Dec. 8, 2021

So Taylor rushed a report on to the night coach to London, got it into the Times, and thus turned a Manchester demonstration into a national scandal.

From The Guardian • Nov. 16, 2017

Following the team’s 97-68 victory at North Florida in the NIT Tuesday night, coach Mike White announced that Egbunu will have season-ending thumb surgery on Thursday.

From Washington Times • Mar. 15, 2016

He had his carpet-bag with him; and Mr Rowland’s man was undoubtedly driving him to Blickley, to meet the night coach for London.

From Deerbrook by Martineau, Harriet

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