training

noun

train·​ing ˈtrā-niŋ 

1

a

: the act, process, or method of one that trains

b

: the skill, knowledge, or experience acquired by one that trains

2

: the state of being trained

Synonyms

• exercise
• practice

Examples of training in a Sentence

The job requires special training.

She owes her flexibility to her early training as a dancer.

He received training in first aid.

a young doctor who's still in training

She's in training for the Olympics.

Recent Examples on the Web

On Tuesday, general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson finalized their initial 53-man roster, and the team had their last practice of training camp Wednesday at Halas Hall. —Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025

Rawls was pleased to watch the 6-1, 180-pound senior from the sidelines Friday rather than trying to guard the elite wideout during the recent preseason training camp. —Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025

For example, the Federal Emergency Management Agency awards over $100 million per year through its Nonprofit Security Grant Program to fund physical security upgrades such as cameras, lighting, barriers, access controls, and training for places of worship. —Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025

As official partners of the SBA, Visit Big Bear, Hueco Tanks and Bear Mountain will serve as the home of the SBA’s flagship arena, training complex and media hub. —Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing training

• assertiveness training
• autogenic training
• basic training
• crate-training
• high-intensity interval training
• interval training
• in training
• on-the-job training
• potty training
• spring training
• strength training
• toilet training
• training college
• training manual
• training school
• training shoe
• training table
• training wheels
• weight training

Rhymes for training

• caning
• chaining
• craning
• draining
• feigning
• gaining
• graining
• raining
• reigning
• reining
• staining
• straining

Kids Definition

training

noun

train·​ing

1

: the course followed by one who trains or is being trained

2

: the knowledge, experience, or condition acquired by one who trains