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 Pinnock was running with a trainer outside in the next step of the NFL’s concussion protocol. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 The property’s Pilates studio, complimentary for guests, has six reformers, sightlines of lush gardens and the Hau River, and professional trainers available upon request. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 He’s consulted with dieticians, nutritionists, meditation coaches, and executive trainers. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026 Tony Villani, another trainer who works with Kelce in Florida, gave some credit to Swift, as well. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trainer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainer
  1. coach
  2. manager
Noun
  • In theory, that makes sense, since coaches would have more players to choose from.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Jessieville native serves as a youth cross-country and track coach and as a member of the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of coach
Noun
  • Heather immediately shows off her Japanese with the hotel manager.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • With restaurant manager Ma Junsheng (Jiang Qiming), Xu Fu turns the failing restaurant into a going concern.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of manager

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“Trainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainer. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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