Bus vs. Coach

Bus vs. Coach — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Bus and Coach

Busnoun

(automotive) A motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads.

Coachnoun

A wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power.

Busnoun

An electrical conductor or interface serving as a common connection for two or more circuits or components.

Coachnoun

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

Busnoun

An ambulance.

Coachnoun

A trainer or instructor.

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Busverb

To transport via a motor bus.

Coachnoun

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

Busverb

To transport students to school, often to a more distant school for the purposes of achieving racial integration.

Coachnoun

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

Busverb

To travel by bus.

Coachnoun

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

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

To clear meal remains from.

He bussed tables as the restaurant emptied out.

Coachverb

To train.

Busverb

To work at clearing the remains of meals from tables or counters; to work as a busboy.

He’s been bussing for minimum wage.

Coachverb

(transitive) To instruct; to train.

She has coached many opera stars.

Busnoun

a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport;

he always rode the bus to work

Coachverb

(intransitive) To study under a tutor.

Busnoun

the topology of a network whose components are connected by a busbar

Coachverb

(intransitive) To travel in a coach (sometimes coach it).

Busnoun

an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits;

the busbar in this computer can transmit data either way between any two components of the system

Coachverb

(transitive) To convey in a coach.

Busnoun

a car that is old and unreliable;

the fenders had fallen off that old bus

Coachnoun

(sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team

Busverb

send or move around by bus;

The children were bussed to school

Coachnoun

a person who gives private instruction (as in singing or acting)

Busverb

ride in a bus

Coachnoun

a railcar where passengers ride

Busverb

remove used dishes from the table in restaurants

Coachnoun

a carriage pulled by four horses with one driver

Coachnoun

a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport;

he always rode the bus to work

Coachverb

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports;

He is training our Olympic teamShe is coaching the crew

Coachverb

drive a coach