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 slightly older set can make just as much use of the in-house ski shop as their parents, throwing on high-end Kjus gear and taking advantage of the top-tier instructors the hotel offers up for ski, snowboarding, and ice skating lessons. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026 The lead instructor gathers the group, explains the wind shift, and closes early. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026 Greta Lee and Jodie Turner-Smith also appear in the video as a singer and aerobics instructor, respectively, shown on the television screen. Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026 Merrill said her caddie for the week will be PGA instructor Jimmy Harris, her coach at Atlanta Athletic Club. Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for instructor

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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 8 Feb. 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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