instructor

noun

in·​struc·​tor in-ˈstrək-tər How to pronounce instructor (audio)
Synonyms of instructornext
: one that instructs : teacher
especially : a college teacher below professorial rank
instructorship noun

Examples of instructor in a Sentence

He's a poetry instructor at a local community college. had spent most of his adulthood as an instructor in the local school system
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There are some drawbacks from disappearing from the rest of society that could prevent these cities’ ascent, even for tech billionaires with widespread influence, said Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025 In a later interview with student newspaper OU Daily, Magana reportedly identified Alvarez as his English Composition II instructor. Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 9 Dec. 2025 Walker-Figueroa has worked as a professional ballet and modern dancer, research assistant, classical harpist, bartender, literary editor, and creative writing instructor and is currently an assistant professor of English at Virginia Commonwealth University. Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025 The instructor received a common sanction, which IU policy says does not result in immediate punishment. Cate Charron, IndyStar, 8 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for instructor

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of instructor was in the 15th century

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“Instructor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instructor. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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instructor

noun
in·​struc·​tor in-ˈstrək-tər How to pronounce instructor (audio)
: one that instructs : teacher
instructorship noun

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