instructor

noun

in·​struc·​tor in-ˈstrək-tər How to pronounce instructor (audio)
Synonyms of instructornext
: one that instructs : teacher
especially : a college teacher below professorial rank
instructorship noun

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
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McClellan’s interest in connecting with communities is linked to his day job of being a mass communication instructor at Triton, where he’s been teaching for 18 years. Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 As a result, students build confidence while instructors guide them through difficult scenarios. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026 Others could be covered by substitutes, including other NYU faculty and outside instructors. Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026 Iyengar yoga An Iyengar yoga instructor comes to my house. Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for instructor

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of instructor was in the 15th century

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“Instructor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instructor. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.

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instructor

noun
in·​struc·​tor in-ˈstrək-tər How to pronounce instructor (audio)
: one that instructs : teacher
instructorship noun

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