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
Recent Examples on the Web Local dance instructors teaching basic and intermediate Latin dancing. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 28 Apr. 2024 During the event, Siwa spoke to PEOPLE about her relationship with the infamous instructor, who was not in attendance. Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024 The pint-sized fencers, faces obscured by protective gear, were immersed in concentration as their instructor called out encouragement. Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024 Hidalgo, a Spanish instructor at Tarrant County College, posted his answers to his Facebook page Wednesday and then emailed the responses to the Star-Telegram. Noah Alcala Bach, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2024 When designing the home's interior, Mariann enlisted the help of her Milwaukee Area Technical College instructor. Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024 Last year, representatives of the group confronted, criticized and assaulted an LGBTQ+ instructor at Arizona State University in Tempe. USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024 The actress appeared on five episodes during the fourth season of Glee, portraying Cassandra July, Rachel Berry’s [Lea Michele] dance instructor. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2024 Matt Liston is an instructor with the National Association of School Resource Officers. Yana Kunichoff, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 3 May. 2024.

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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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