The difference between Coach and Trainer

When used as nouns, coach means a wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power, whereas trainer means a person who trains another.


Coach is also verb with the meaning: to train.

check bellow for the other definitions of Coach and Trainer

  1. Coach as a noun:

    A wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power.

  2. Coach as a noun (rail, UK, Australia):

    A passenger car, either drawn by a locomotive or part of a multiple unit.

  3. Coach as a noun (originally, Oxford University slang):

    A trainer or instructor.

  4. Coach as a noun (British, Australia):

    A single-decked long-distance, or privately hired, bus.

  5. Coach as a noun (nautical):

    The forward part of the cabin space under the poop deck of a sailing ship; the fore-cabin under the quarter deck.

  6. Coach as a noun (chiefly US):

    The part of a commercial passenger airplane or train reserved for those paying the lower standard fares; the economy section.

    Examples:

    "John flew coach to Vienna, but first-class back home."

  1. Coach as a verb (intransitive, sports):

    To train.

  2. Coach as a verb (transitive):

    To instruct; to train.

    Examples:

    "She has coached many opera stars."

  3. Coach as a verb (intransitive):

    To study under a tutor.

  4. Coach as a verb (intransitive):

    To travel in a coach (sometimes coach it).

  5. Coach as a verb (transitive):

    To convey in a coach.

    Examples:

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  1. Trainer as a noun:

    A person who trains another; a coach.

  2. Trainer as a noun (sports):

    A person responsible for treating injuries sustained by players during matches; a physiotherapist.

  3. Trainer as a noun (British):

    A running shoe or sneaker.

  4. Trainer as a noun (video games, slang):

    A patch for a video game that applies cheats.

  5. Trainer as a noun (cycling):

    A piece of indoor equipment allowing a bicycle to be ridden while stationary.

  6. Trainer as a noun:

    Examples:

    "There was chewing gum stuck to my trainer soles."