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 star running back then walked gingerly to the sideline, accompanied by trainers on either side of him. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026 View gallery - 4 images Bye Aerospace's eFlyer 2, a fully electric two-seat trainer, just completed its first test flight over Colorado. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026 Brad came out to New Zealand pretty early and just started working with them and learning how to be a dog trainer, learning Uber’s personality, and just really connecting with him more than anything. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026 Multiple players, led by backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, indeed came onto the field as trainers attended to Daniels and eventually called for the cart to take him away. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trainer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainer
Noun
  • An executive coach who helps prepare clients for their psychedelic journeys in Silicon Valley, Nicolson says many of his tech-world clients come to him looking to change their perspective on reality and themselves.
    — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
  • When coach Kevin Stefanski removed Rush with the Falcons trailing Carolina 27-3 in the third quarter, Strand entered to a loud ovation.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Gwen Westley Sullivan, former editorial manager of Women’s Wear Daily and W, said Froio was her colleague for 17 years and then her friend.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Chiefs general manager Brett Veach walked through the team’s training facility a few days later, where Mahomes was rehabbing from knee surgery.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Trainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainer. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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