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noun train·er \ˈtrā-nər\

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

That doesn’t count manager Ned Yost or the coaching staff and trainers who populated the American League team after the Royals’ pennant-winning seasons.

— blair kerkhoff, kansascity, "How many current Royals players have been All-Stars? Hint: Think double digits", 3 July 2017
Instead, get a trainer to teach you block pulls, also known as rack pulls.

— jay willis, GQ, "5 Alternatives to Deadlifts to Help You Build Explosive Power in Your Legs", 2 July 2017
The trainer turns and kisses one of the man-eaters on the nose.

— holly millea, Smithsonian, "Step Right Up! See the Reinvention of the Great American Circus!", 29 June 2017
After returning to the lounge for horse owners and trainers, Elliott expressed ambivalence about the uncertainty around Brexit after Prime Minister Theresa May lost her parliamentary majority in June 8 elections.

— franz wild, Bloomberg.com, "A Day at the Races Shows Faith in Brexit", 26 June 2017
The Panthers released a black-and-white hype video to announce the news of Newton’s first few throws, which took place at an undisclosed time with head athletic trainer Ryan Vermillion in the team locker room.

— jourdan rodrigue, charlotteobserver, "Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton throwing again", 26 June 2017
The film focused on Tilikum, an orca blamed for the death of trainer Dawn Brancheau during a show at Florida’s SeaWorld Orlando in 2010.

— john wilkens, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego Zoo gets ready to open $68 million Africa Rocks exhibit", 25 June 2017
In the past, she's worked as a chef, a trainer, and a TV producer.

— gregory e. miller, Town & Country, "Who Is Lara Trump? 8 Things to Know About the President’s Daughter-in-Law", 23 June 2017
After winning the Kentucky Derby with Always Dreaming five weeks ago, trainer Todd Pletcher was always hoping to cap off the Triple Crown season with a victory at his base of Belmont Park.

— jim chairusmi, WSJ, "Tapwrit Wins the Belmont Stakes", 10 June 2017

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First Known Use of trainer

1598

TRAINER Defined for English Language Learners

trainer

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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