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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The instructor was talking about being a military member. Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026 His father, a former Golden Gloves boxer turned mechanical engineer, and his mother, a prominent dance instructor in Houston, met and married in high school, per the Los Angeles Times. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 Knowing how much Tommy meant to their daughter, Addie’s parents secretly worked with the family’s riding instructor to adopt the horse. Ronnie Li, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026 While modeling, her interest in wellness led her to become certified as a nutrition coach and yoga instructor. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026 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 10 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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