coordinator

noun

co·​or·​di·​na·​tor kō-ˈȯr-də-ˌnā-tər 

1

: one who coordinates something

… government becomes the coordinator of the economy but not its boss.

—Robert Heilbroner

especially : a person who organizes people or groups so that they work together efficiently

a project coordinator

She served as the coordinator of the rescue effort.

(American football) a defensive/offensive coordinator [=a coach who is responsible for overseeing a team's defensive/offensive players and strategies]

2

grammar : coordinating conjunction

Examples of coordinator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson is back for a third season, as are wide receivers coach Kevin Beard and tight ends coach Cody Woodiel. —Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025

He was promoted to assistant head coach/defensive line coach in 2023 — Vrabel's last as head coach before being fired and replaced by former Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan. —Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025

In fact, Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard was with Bridgewater for his last regular-season start with the Dolphins. —Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025

Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter said of Reed’s play in the victory over the Lions. —Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for coordinator

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