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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Their tasks include ski and snow board instructors, ski lift operators, food and beverage service workers, membership renewal and gear rental. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026 The House Common Education Committee on Wednesday passed another bill from Hilbert that would prohibit uncertified adjunct instructors from teaching core subjects — math, reading, science or social studies — to children in pre-K through fourth grade. Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 20 Feb. 2026 Her friend and fitness instructor Ruth McGuinness reminded her of this continually. Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026 Savannah is implementing a new mentorship program within the unit, Springfield High JROTC instructor Edward Pohl said. Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 20 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 23 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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