instructor

noun

in·​struc·​tor in-ˈstrək-tər How to pronounce instructor (audio)
: one that instructs : teacher
especially : a college teacher below professorial rank
instructorship noun

Examples of instructor in a Sentence

He's a poetry instructor at a local community college. had spent most of his adulthood as an instructor in the local school system
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Expert instructors will teach you strategies to network successfully, revamp your resume and confidently transition into your dream career. Megan Sauer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025 The yoga instructor, reality star, and wife of Alec Baldwin opened up about her brief, but memorable time on season 34 of the reality competition series on Monday's episode of Tori Spelling's MisSPELLING podcast. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025 Christina Lee, an adjunct instructor at FIT and the founder of lifestyle brand chng+crw, isn’t surprised by the popularity of these initiatives. Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025 Along with the social sauna sessions, the business will host fitness and wellness classes taught by local instructors and offer food and drink concessions. Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for instructor

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of instructor was in the 15th century

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“Instructor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instructor. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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instructor

noun
in·​struc·​tor in-ˈstrək-tər How to pronounce instructor (audio)
: one that instructs : teacher
instructorship noun

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