单词 | coach trade |
释义 | > as lemmascoach trade coach trade n. chiefly British (a) the occupation or profession of hiring out, making, etc., a horse-drawn coach (obsolete); (in later use) the operation of motor-coach lines or tours regarded as an area of commercial activity; (b) (often derogatory) groups of motor-coach tourists on an outing, esp. one to the theatre (now rare). ΘΚΠ society > travel > transport > transport or conveyance in a vehicle > riding in a vehicle > [noun] > one who rides in a vehicle > party or parties travelling by motor coach coach-party1957 coach trade1962 1717 Stamford Mercury 20 June 308 At the same Place any Gentleman may be furnished with New Coaches, Chariots, Chaises, or Harness, or any other Materials belonging to the Coach Trade. 1895 News (Frederick, Maryland) 17 Aug. Mr. Raymond Long is doing a good business at the coach trade and also at his hennery. 1948 Newsman Herald (Chelmsford) 2 Apr. 2/3 Licensees of such houses depend almost entirely on the motor and coach trade. 1962 Sunday Express 7 Jan. 19/2 His farces are seen solely by the ‘coach trade’ from the provinces. 1975 Daily Mail 30 June 20 Long-running shows usually prosper most on the coach trade. 2016 Times 17/1 Local shops which rely on the coach trade say that businesses will be destroyed unless the ban is overturned. < as lemmas |
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