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
"They should be refunding people," the 37-year-old personal trainer from Massachusetts says.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
George, who was told that due to a spinal surgery he may struggle to even walk in the future, is now training to become a personal trainer as part of his recovery.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 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
Kathy became a certified personal trainer and began volunteering.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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