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

But this is not a production deal, or an IP deal, or a data training deal, rather A24 will have an active hand in shaping new workflows DeepMind builds with A24 and its filmmakers retaining full creative control. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 June 2026

Or sensing limited options for playing time, the third-year pro could seek a deal with another team while risking the possibility of getting cut during training camp. —Gary Bedore june 22, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026

If a child is going through a growth spurt and struggling with growth area stress, parents can ask their coach about modifying training, usually meaning reducing rapid directional changes, playing on shorter fields, and focusing more on strength and skill development rather than volume. —Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 22 June 2026

The a 27-year-old New Jersey native, a former college track and cross country athlete at Rider University who was on his first rescue mission just six months after completing his training, says the older counselors were the true heroes that day. —Susan Young, PEOPLE, 22 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