instructor

noun

in·​struc·​tor in-ˈstrək-tər 

: one that instructs : teacher

especially : a college teacher below professorial rank

instructorship

in-ˈstrək-tər-ˌship 

noun

Synonyms of instructor

• teacher
• educator

Examples of instructor in a Sentence

He's a poetry instructor at a local community college.

had spent most of his adulthood as an instructor in the local school system

Recent Examples on the Web

The brand introduced professional instructors who travel across the country to train and support Claire’s store associates. — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

One of the most confusing lesson days of my life was with a famed instructor. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

After taking a few classes in the drone program, Medina was introduced to Vets to Drones, a free network of veterans, instructors and organizations who provide training and mentorship to connect veterans with the drone workforce. — Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026

Our instructors and support staff are critical to training future physicians and advancing the health of Connecticut residents. — Opinion, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for instructor

• abductor
• adductor
• conductor
• constructor
• destructor
• inductor
• mukhtar
• semiconductor
• superconductor

Kids Definition

instructor

noun

in·​struc·​tor in-ˈstrək-tər 

: one that instructs : teacher

instructorship

-ˌship 

noun