trainer

American  

[trey-ner] / ˈtreɪ nər /

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.

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trainer British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of trainer

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

Example Sentences

Instead ministers said they would consider a licensing scheme for owners and trainers who would be penalised if they breached animal welfare standards.

From BBC

He is making calming gestures, calming like I am a wild animal and he is a trainer, hands flattening the air.

From Literature

Champion trainer Mullins was without a winner on day three, but started day four in fine fashion.

From BBC

Her trainer, drilling the models with the precision of a military sergeant when AFP visited, said many were like "newborn babies" when they started.

From Barron's

One of racing's most successful trainers has threatened not to bring horses to Cheltenham Festival in future over concerns about the quality of the ground.

From BBC

Related Words

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