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

During one training camp many years earlier, three former girlfriends had visited him separately. —Dan Pompei, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025

A day of racing on the turf and several days of training were also eliminated, although only a total of six races were lost to the weather. —Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2025

This locker room has rarely been shy about acknowledging Super Bowl hopes, dating back to training camp. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025

For some potential base-camp sites, the hotels are much further away from training facilities. —Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Dec. 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