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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Previously, Alix Earle, Jake Shane, Anastasia Karanikolaou and Stella Jones shared their own updates at sea with Alo, from fitness sessions with wellness instructors to below-deck getting ready videos. Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 18 June 2026 Nine were experienced skydivers, and the other two were about go on tandem jumps with instructor, officials said. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 The project allowed students to use their skills to serve the community, instructor Chad Moore said. Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 17 June 2026 His intention was to become an illustrator and art instructor. Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 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 20 Jun. 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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