night coach

American

Or nightcoach

noun

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

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night coach

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

State lost in overtime to No. 17 Georgia on Thursday night, coach Wes Moore was worried his team might be sluggish against Virginia.

From Fox News ● Dec. 19, 2021

Kiser injured his knee late in the Rams’ 27-24 victory at Tampa Bay last Monday night, coach Sean McVay said.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 26, 2020

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

You spoke of taking the night coach for Staunton.

From Cruel As The Grave by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth

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