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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Expert instructors will teach you strategies to network successfully, revamp your resume and confidently transition into your dream career. Megan Sauer, CNBC, 1 May 2025 Reds bench coach Freddie Benavides, who also serves as the team’s infield instructor, worked with Marte during the spring and worried about his inconsistent throws. C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 1 May 2025 She was soon recognized by Topaz Labs as a featured instructor and had over a thousand students worldwide. Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 1 May 2025 The Screen Time Question Back at Alpha, Sarah, praised her guides, who largely act as facilitators rather than traditional instructors. Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 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 May. 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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