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 of training

• 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

For the past decade, the team’s headquarters and training facility have been based at The Star in Frisco — about 36 miles from the stadium. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026

Buyers put down a $5,000 deposit and then go through training. —Diana Olick, CNBC, 26 May 2026

Under-21 goalkeeper George Pickford, no relation to Jordan, impressed on his first loan with sixth-tier Southport in the second half of the season and has often been the fourth member of the first team’s training group. —Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 May 2026

Entering his second summer in Carolina, Reed will look to bring that momentum into OTAs and training camp. —Mike Kaye may 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026

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
• planing
• raining
• reigning
• reining
• seining

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