Definition of trainernext
as in coach
a person who trains performers or athletes hired a personal trainer to help her get in shape

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of trainer At least, that’s what trainer Steve Asmussen told Daily Racing Form. Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026 Proctor bragged about properly hydrating himself before practice, which is something past and present Dolphins coaches and trainers annually lecture the newcomers about to avoid dehydration, and the use of intravenous fluids. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026 Boston's interim manager Chad Tracy and a trainer came out to check on him. CBS News, 10 May 2026 Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for trainer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainer
Noun
  • As mentioned over the weekend, this matchup between the Cavs and their former coach is more about Mitchell than anyone.
    Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
  • Bench coach Tony Arnerich again served as acting manager.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • In the meantime, Chisholm’s teammates and manager expressed confidence in his ability to turn things around with plenty of baseball left to play.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 May 2026
  • Guardians manager Stephen Vogt missed his second straight game because of a viral infection but is expected to be back in the dugout Tuesday night.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Trainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainer. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on trainer

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster