instructor

noun

in·​struc·​tor in-ˈstrək-tər How to pronounce instructor (audio)
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web Daisy becomes obsessed and infatuated with Heather Brown, a VHS aerobics instructor. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Mar. 2024 In a one-on-one session, an instructor will assist people with back, hamstring, shoulder and other stretches. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024 The evidence of brain damage has raised questions about whether Mr. Card’s experience as a grenade instructor affected his mental health. Jenna Russell, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024 Grogg, who was a firearms instructor, was not legally permitted to possess any of the items in Dominica. Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Mar. 2024 Based in her hometown of Nashville, Delaney is a licensed massage therapist, postpartum doula and yoga instructor who founded Hand to Heart Wellness. Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024 Highlights of the family-friendly event include an art exhibit by emerging student artists from Patrick Henry High School, and a chance to paint a water-centric work with art instructor Leo Angelo and participate in a beautification project. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024 Besides their regular duties, crewmembers double as a scuba instructor, a masseuse, a pro kitesurfer, a personal trainer, a yoga instructor, and even a DJ. Gemma Harris, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024 Card had been an instructor at an Army hand grenade training range, where it is believed he was exposed to thousands of low-level blasts. CBS News, 7 Mar. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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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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