trainer

noun train·er \ ˈtrā-nər \

|Updated on: 10 Jun 2018

Examples: trainer in a Sentence

Definition of trainer

1 : one that trains

2 : something (such as a machine or vehicle) used in training

3 : a person who treats the ailments and minor injuries of the members of an athletic team

4 chiefly British : sneaker 2

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Examples of trainer in a Sentence

the boxer and his trainer
She hired a personal trainer.

Recent Examples of trainer from the Web

Westling met Crown Princess Victoria while working as her personal trainer, and previously owned a gym as well.

— madeleine luckel, Vogue, "Should the Swedish Royal Family Be Your New Obsession? An Introduction," 31 May 2018
The show underlined this again with last week’s flashback to Elizabeth abandoning a comrade in Moscow and being chastised for it by her trainer.

— todd vanderwerff, Vox, "The Americans seeks a new “START” in a tremendous series finale," 31 May 2018
The doctors and our trainers are working on it 24 hours a day almost.

— jonathan feigen, Houston Chronicle, "Status of Rockets' Chris Paul remains uncertain as Game 7 looms," 27 May 2018
This study involved 38 members of a fitness club who each received 10-minute personalized education sessions from their personal trainer once a week for 12 weeks.

— alex hutchinson, Outside Online, "What Athletes Can Learn From the Latest Sleep Research," 23 May 2018
Big names such as Nike and Adidas are printing some of the components that go into their high-end trainers, although individual customisation has largely been limited to making running shoes for top athletes.

— The Economist, "Shoemakers bring bespoke footwear to the high street," 22 May 2018
But that the pitch did anything at all sent chills through Kevin Poppe, one of his trainers.

— maria torres, kansascity, "Depressed and broken, this Royals minor-leaguer quit. A year later, his dream is alive | The Kansas City Star," 19 May 2018
Our trainer and doctors are great and are always pushing for me.

— jeff metcalfe, azcentral, "Danielle Gibson overcomes knee issue to become freshman star for ASU softball," 17 May 2018
His trainer Bob Baffert has now won his fifth Kentucky Derby.

— CBS News, "Justify wins 2018 Kentucky Derby – full results list," 5 May 2018

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First Known Use of trainer

1598

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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trainer Synonyms

Synonyms

coach;

Related Words

handler, manager;

instructor, teacher, tutor;

driller, drillmaster;

adviser (also advisor), counselor (or counsellor), guide, mentor;

TRAINER Defined for English Language Learners

trainer

noun

Definition of trainer for English Language Learners

: a person who teaches or coaches athletes or animals : a person who trains athletes or animals
: a person who treats the injuries of the members of a sports team