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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This is largely because of its instructor, Aan Deesamer. Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025 Wilson, an instructor at Spelman College in Atlanta, was found dead the next day, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) previously told PEOPLE. Abigail Adams, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 Zentangle Art Class, Saturday, March 8, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn how to relax while drawing with instructor, Janet Masey, CZT. Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025 There’s an instructor counting out proper steps for the next dance. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 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 8 Mar. 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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