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 of training

• 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

The two countries usually hold field training exercises during the command post exercise period. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

In November 2015, four soldiers were killed when a Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training exercise. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Dibrov ran Adallom’s business development across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, despite having no formal sales training. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

Demercado, who spent his first three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, had run with the second team in many training camp drills. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

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
• planing
• raining
• reigning
• reining
• seining

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