instructor

noun

in·​struc·​tor in-ˈstrək-tər How to pronounce instructor (audio)
: one that instructs : teacher
especially : a college teacher below professorial rank
instructorship noun

Examples of instructor in a Sentence

He's a poetry instructor at a local community college. had spent most of his adulthood as an instructor in the local school system
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In 2020, instructors provided training to 17 military bases located in Europe and Asia. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 7 Feb. 2025 Expert instructors will teach you how to get started, practical uses, tips for effective prompt-writing, and mistakes to avoid. Natasha Piñon,megan Sauer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025 At a recent school board meeting, Ray Joachim’s salary as an assistant instructor for veterans’ training class was increased to $250 per month. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 And so Nolan began training with Ryan Sullins, a pitching instructor in Fort Worth. Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for instructor 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of instructor was in the 15th century

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“Instructor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instructor. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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instructor

noun
in·​struc·​tor in-ˈstrək-tər How to pronounce instructor (audio)
: one that instructs : teacher
instructorship noun

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