instructor

noun

in·​struc·​tor in-ˈstrək-tər 

: one that instructs : teacher

especially : a college teacher below professorial rank

instructorship

in-ˈstrək-tər-ˌship 

noun

Synonyms of instructor

• teacher
• educator

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

Recent Examples on the Web

And those striving for zest under these circumstances may benefit from assistance from a mental health professional like a psychologist, a physical health provider like a physician, or a personal trainer or fitness instructor. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Harvey was a certified flight instructor who worked for Gibson Aviation Services, Johnson said. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

In the original books, Four was Tris’ instructor after joining the Dauntless faction. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Additionally, reimagined versions of GoldenSky Fest fan favorites including River City Dance Hall and Overtime Sports Bar will offer activities such as line-dancing from Sacramento instructors. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for instructor

• abductor
• adductor
• conductor
• constructor
• destructor
• inductor
• mukhtar
• semiconductor
• superconductor

Kids Definition

instructor

noun

in·​struc·​tor in-ˈstrək-tər 

: one that instructs : teacher

instructorship

-ˌship 

noun