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
“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
It was then that Palmer's painful groin issue worsened - something he has been trying to overcome during two separate spells, having been permitted time to train with his cousin, a personal trainer, in Dubai.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
In prison, he became devoted to working out; after his release, Mr. James hung out his shingle as a personal trainer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 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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