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

The little boy plays four to five hours of chess a day, with one hour being at a chess training centre in the city of Sagar. —Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025

Last week, Tesla also shared a new Optimus update, showing improved balance, coordination, and gait, following earlier progress in walking, handling objects, and posture training. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2025

In one study, similar improvements in body composition and performance outcomes, including lean mass, strength, and anaerobic power, were observed in athletes when an eight-week resistance training program was combined with daily 24-gram doses of either rice or whey protein. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2025

The museum is located on the original training ground of WWII Frogmen and includes interactive exhibits and memorials. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025

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
• raining
• reigning
• reining
• staining
• straining

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