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 sustained a double fracture on one leg, the outlet reported, while Pethke's leg was severed. Adam England, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 She will also be visited from Florida by her longtime former instructor of 30 plus years, Eddie Salgado who retired in 2021, moving to Florida. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026 Another barrier previously cited by board members has been difficulty finding qualified instructors with an Arabic certification endorsement having passed the Arabic world language test, particularly those who can also commit to a four-year program covering a wide range of skill sets. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026 Joe Rao serves as an instructor and guest lecturer at New York's Hayden Planetarium. Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for instructor

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 12 May. 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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