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 For example, the school’s lead instructor, Roger Carson brings a background in radio. Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024 In August 1987, Dirty Dancing swept moviegoers off their feet with the upstairs-downstairs romance between an earnest daddy’s girl (Jennifer Grey) and a macho dance instructor (Patrick Swayze) at the fictional Kellerman's resort in the Catskills. EW.com, 30 Mar. 2024 In the 1982 film, Gere plays Zack Mayo, an aspiring Navy aviator who clashes with his hard-nosed drill instructor, Gunnery Sgt. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 Mar. 2024 His nod came for his powerful portrayal of the Marine drill instructor in the 1982 film, An Officer and a Gentleman, starring Richard Gere and Debra Winger. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024 Gossett portrayed Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley, a drill instructor who served over Gere’s character Zack Mayo in the 1982 film. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024 After retiring with the Giants following the 2011 season, Burrell stayed involved in the game as a media personality, assistant coach at Bellarmine and a part-time hitting instructor. Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024 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

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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 18 Apr. 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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