training

noun

train·​ing ˈtrā-niŋ 

1

a

: the act, process, or method of one that trains

b

: the skill, knowledge, or experience acquired by one that trains

2

: the state of being trained

Synonyms of training

• exercise
• practice

Examples of training in a Sentence

The job requires special training.

She owes her flexibility to her early training as a dancer.

He received training in first aid.

a young doctor who's still in training

She's in training for the Olympics.

Recent Examples on the Web

South Africa's current favorite chef, Liam Tomlin, has provided guidance and training for all the group's chefs, resulting in a fine-dining menu (for lunch and dinner) that uses as many local products as possible; ergo, the food was excellent. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

In these accounts — disproportionately shared by Black residents — discipline was not experienced as part of training. —Vanessa Grubbs, STAT, 1 June 2026

Later that month, the department launched the AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation portal, a free hub that helps workers, employers, and training providers integrate AI into apprenticeships across six sectors from health care to advanced manufacturing. —Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

If the Jaxson Dart-Abdul Carter controversy wasn’t going to make training camp fun, having a veteran like Beckham around certainly will. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing training

• assertiveness training
• autogenic training
• basic training
• crate-training
• high-intensity interval training
• interval training
• in training
• on-the-job training
• potty training
• spring training
• strength training
• toilet training
• training college
• training manual
• training school
• training shoe
• training table
• training wheels
• weight training

Rhymes for training

• caning
• chaining
• craning
• draining
• feigning
• gaining
• graining
• planing
• raining
• reigning
• reining
• seining

Kids Definition

training

noun

train·​ing

1

: the course followed by one who trains or is being trained

2

: the knowledge, experience, or condition acquired by one who trains