facilitator

noun

fa·​cil·​i·​ta·​tor fə-ˈsi-lə-ˌtā-tər 

: someone or something that facilitates something

especially : someone who helps to bring about an outcome (such as learning, productivity, or communication) by providing indirect or unobtrusive assistance, guidance, or supervision

the workshop's facilitator kept discussion flowing smoothly

Examples of facilitator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There aren’t many (if any) players in this class who can provide the shooting gravity that Wagler can while also being able to take the reins as a facilitator. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2026

Hart was his usual self in the NBA Finals, playing strong defense while serving as a strong rebounder and facilitator on offense. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026

Cash App is owned by the popular mobile point-of-sale payments facilitator Block (formerly Square). — Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026

The 7-foot Towns, always a standout scorer and rebounder, embraced much more responsibility as a facilitator in these playoffs, an adjustment the Knicks made after falling behind 2-1 in their first-round series against the Hawks. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

facilitate + -or entry 1

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for facilitator

• accelerator
• accumulator
• adjudicator
• administrator
• appropriator
• articulator
• attenuator
• bronchodilator
• collaborator
• communicator
• conciliator
• cooperator