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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Joe Rao serves as an instructor and guest lecturer at New York's Hayden Planetarium. Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2026 As Stephanie White, chef instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, explains, the sweet-tart flavor of blueberries will complement the condiment. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025 The Culinary Center features 24 individual workstations for hands‑on classes, while the Artist Loft hosts rotating instructors for drawing, painting and mixed‑media workshops. David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025 The supermodel and the jiu-jitsu instructor tied the knot on December 3. Emma Banks, InStyle, 31 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 5 Jan. 2026.

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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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