trainer

[trey-ner]

noun

1. a person or thing that trains.

2. a staff member on an athletic team who gives first aid and therapy to injured players.

3. a person who trains athletes; coach.

4. a person who trains racehorses or other animals for contests, shows, or performances.

5. an airplane or a simulated aircraft used in training train aircrew members, especially pilots.

trainer

/ ˈtreɪnə /

noun

1. a person who trains athletes in a sport

2. a piece of equipment employed in training, such as a simulated aircraft cockpit

3. horse racing a person who schools racehorses and prepares them for racing

4. (plural) an informal name for training shoes

Word History and Origins

Origin of trainer¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; train + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Boeing’s Midwestern machinists help assemble jet fighters, trainer aircraft and munitions at three factories in the St. Louis region.

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Last week, it sued James alleging he enriched himself at the company’s expense, diverting company funds to pay a private chef, personal trainer and housing expenses.

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In MedStar’s Signature concierge service, the $7,500 yearly membership includes perks like an Oura “smart ring” to track health data, and access to a nutritionist and athletic trainer.

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Detectives are appealing for witnesses who may have seen Mr Rafael, who is described as a Black British national, and is believed to have been wearing an all-grey tracksuit, black hat, trainers and rucksack.

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First Brands, which filed the lawsuit this week, says James diverted millions of dollars from the company to pay for luxuries like a private chef, personal trainer and homes.

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Related Words

• adviser 
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• coach 
• handler 
• mentor 
• professor 
• tutor