instructor

noun

in·​struc·​tor in-ˈstrək-tər How to pronounce instructor (audio)
: 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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Get Discounts and Lift Tickets at Other Mountains Another wallet win: instructors get access to a wide range of pro discounts. Lizzy Rosenberg, Outside Online, 26 Jan. 2025 The trial revealed that though Chris worked as a golf instructor, his primary financial support came from Carson, who gave him $35,000 annually and bought him cars and a home. Julie Tremaine, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025 In his first sketch, Chalamet played a bungee workout instructor. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2025 Michael McAuliffe Responds Attorney Michael McAuliffe told Newsweek on Thursday that the female juror who is a firearms instructor could have a great impact on the jury. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for instructor 

Word History

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 1 Feb. 2025.

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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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