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

Last week, Zelensky said Ukraine has signed three large security deals with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar to supply drones and build production lines, as well as provide anti-drone training and technology. —Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026

Taylor was added on a one-year deal after Kaleb McGary’s abrupt retirement, so maybe the most interesting position battle of training camp will be between Norton, Nelson and Jerrell for the swing tackle spot. —Josh Kendall, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026

Magic guard Desmond Bane saw Cain’s potential as early as over the summer during voluntary workouts before the team even reported for training camp. —Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026

Of course, Lamar Jackson, the two-time MVP quarterback, is cemented as the team’s starting quarterback, but perhaps Pavia can stand out enough in rookie minicamp to earn an invitation to training camp this summer. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 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
• 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