training

1 of 2

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

training

2 of 2

present participle of train entry 2

Synonyms of training

Noun

• exercise
• practice

Examples of training in a Sentence

Noun

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

Noun

Washington founded the Woodland Strong Initiative, which aims to expand access to behavioral health services, violence prevention programs and workforce training for local youth. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Anthony says that trendy workouts such as Pilates, HIIT, and Zone 2 training can be useful as long as the underlying training makes sense. — Laura Solla, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

If one-on-one training isn’t an option, consider group strength training classes. — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Nov. 2026

Small businesses that use training repayment agreements, promissory notes, or similar contracts should have those documents reviewed. — Steven M. Frederick, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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