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

But instead it’s been the rookie Simmons, a top 15 draft talent who slid to the last pick of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft because of concerns about his knee, who has started at left tackle throughout training camp and the preseason. —Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025

Quarterback Kenny Pickett #8 of the Cleveland Browns passes during training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 26, 2025 in Berea, Ohio. —Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025

In Miami’s 20 training camp practices and preseason games Fitzpatrick has pulled down three jaw-dropping interceptions, two of which would have likely produced pick-six interceptions. —Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025

After training, the men act as peer educators, visiting homes and hosting informal talks. —Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 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