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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This week, Princeton faculty voted to require instructor proctoring of all in-class exams beginning on July 1. Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026 Over the last three years, 28-year-old Ramzi has spent most of his time in the sky as a flight instructor, even teaching his little brother to fly. Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 13 May 2026 The platform acts as a gradebook, a hub for digital lectures and course materials, a discussion board for classroom projects, and a messaging platform between students and instructors. Kelvin Chan, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 Oyeneyin is featured in the promotional materials for her collection alongside fellow Peloton instructors Alex Toussiant and Rad Lopez, who model the menswear. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 12 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 15 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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