personal trainer
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of personal trainer
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
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Bev Wilson works in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, as a personal trainer and sees the benefits of weight training in her role.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
Adam Drawas, co-founder of brand marketing agency Walker Drawas, is one of personal trainer Rice’s clients in L.A.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
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
“This is my last year playing but I’ve been wanting to transition more into coaching,” said Gamble, a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor who started a business 10 years ago called The Jazz Standard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2026
On the TV, Priscilla is ambushed at school by a tiny yet aggressive woman who turns out to be her personal trainer.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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