trainer

noun

ˈtrā-nər How to pronounce trainer (audio)
Definition of trainernext
as in coach
a person who trains performers or athletes hired a personal trainer to help her get in shape

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Recent Examples of trainer The Cessna is a two-seat aircraft that is typically used as a trainer aircraft, according to Bivens. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 After falling to the grass, Hall walked to the medical tent to be examined by trainers, who appeared to be looking at his right thigh. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026 Outside linebacker Kyle Kennard exited practice with a trainer after limping off the field. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Georgia Aquarium staff say Balor and Zephyr will meet their trainers and, eventually, join the aquarium's existing pod of beluga whales. — Cbs Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trainer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainer
  1. coach
  2. manager
Noun
  • Sky coach Tyler Marsh said Cloud was concerned about being a distraction for the team.
    — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • New Florida women’s soccer coach Nick Zimmerman wasted little time signaling better days are ahead — much sooner than anyone expected.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of coach
Noun
  • Former Rolling Stone writer and longtime Bruce Springsteen manager Jon Landau paid tribute to his longtime friend and colleague Dave Marsh following his death at 76.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Noise Pereira, a former client relationship manager, knows the value of exposure to success.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of manager

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“Trainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainer. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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