training

noun

train·​ing ˈtrā-niŋ 

1

a

: the act, process, or method of one that trains

b

: the skill, knowledge, or experience acquired by one that trains

2

: the state of being trained

Synonyms

• exercise
• practice

Examples of training in a Sentence

The job requires special training.

She owes her flexibility to her early training as a dancer.

He received training in first aid.

a young doctor who's still in training

She's in training for the Olympics.

Recent Examples on the Web

Editor’s note: This is the seventh story in a 10-part series looking at the most intriguing New England Patriots players ahead of training camp. —Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 July 2025

Green Bay’s first training camp practice is July 23. —Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025

The Charlotte Observer is breaking down each position on the team’s 91-man depth chart ahead of the 2025 training camp. —Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025

The Chiefs start training camp July 22 at Missouri Western State University, located in St. Joseph, Missouri, about an hour north of Arrowhead Stadium. —Madeleine Marr july 7, Miami Herald, 7 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing training

• assertiveness training
• autogenic training
• basic training
• crate-training
• high-intensity interval training
• interval training
• in training
• on-the-job training
• potty training
• spring training
• strength training
• toilet training
• training college
• training manual
• training school
• training shoe
• training table
• training wheels
• weight training

Rhymes for training

• caning
• chaining
• craning
• draining
• feigning
• gaining
• graining
• raining
• reigning
• reining
• staining
• straining

Kids Definition

training

noun

train·​ing

1

: the course followed by one who trains or is being trained

2

: the knowledge, experience, or condition acquired by one who trains