personal trainer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of personal trainer
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
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Murray hired a personal trainer, then “beseeched Roosevelt for a repeat invitation. The apologia and commitment” brought Murray back into Roosevelt’s good graces.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Formerly a personal trainer, bodybuilder, and weightlifter who loved hockey and running, her life completely changed.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The Elwood Club at the Pendry Newport Beach hotel in Newport Beach, Calif., for example, gives members access to the hotel’s on-site personal trainer and hosts an annual masquerade party for members only.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Mookie Betts credits his improved defense at shortstop to the training methods he’s adopted from Osamu Yada, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s personal trainer.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
He was also given access to the Church’s personal trainer, Harry Sneider, a former weight-lifting champion who took a special interest in Bobby.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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