coaching glass: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Rare / HistoricalHistorical / Technical (Antiques, Glassware)
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What does “coaching glass” mean?
A type of small, stemless drinking glass used historically, typically for spirits or cordials.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A type of small, stemless drinking glass used historically, typically for spirits or cordials.
A specific historical glassware item from the 18th and 19th centuries, often associated with travel in coaches or with after-dinner drinks.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Equally rare in both varieties. More likely to be encountered in British texts due to the historical context of coaching in the UK.
Connotations
Connotes antiquity, tradition, and a specific era of travel and dining. No negative or positive modern connotation.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in modern language. Used only by specialists (antique dealers, historians) or in historical fiction.
Grammar
How to Use “coaching glass” in a Sentence
The [ADJECTIVE] coaching glass was used for...He collected [NUMBER] coaching glasses.Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “coaching glass” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- Not used as a verb.
American English
- Not used as a verb.
adverb
British English
- Not used as an adverb.
American English
- Not used as an adverb.
adjective
British English
- The auction featured a fine coaching-glass collection.
American English
- She was an expert in coaching-glass history.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in historical, archaeological, or material culture studies to describe specific artefacts.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Used in antiques trade, auction catalogues, and by collectors of historical glassware.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “coaching glass”
- Confusing it with modern terms related to sports or business coaching.
- Using it in a contemporary context.
- Assuming it is a large glass.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it has no connection to sports. 'Coaching' refers to travel by horse-drawn coach.
It was used for serving spirits, cordials, or liqueurs, often after a meal or during a journey.
A stemless, sturdy design with a thick base made it less likely to tip over in a moving coach or on a crowded table.
Yes, but only as an antique or a reproduction from specialist dealers or auctions, not as standard modern tableware.
A type of small, stemless drinking glass used historically, typically for spirits or cordials.
Coaching glass is usually historical / technical (antiques, glassware) in register.
Coaching glass: in British English it is pronounced /ˈkəʊtʃɪŋ ɡlɑːs/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ ɡlæs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a Victorian coachman taking a quick drink from a tiny, sturdy glass that won't tip over on bumpy roads – a glass for coaching.
Conceptual Metaphor
Not applicable for this historical object term.
Practice
Quiz
What is a 'coaching glass' primarily associated with?