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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The cruise will be hosted by pro pickleball instructor Bob McDowell. Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025 Expert instructors will teach you strategies to network successfully, revamp your resume and confidently transition into your dream career. Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2025 That instructor is Stephanie Horowitz, according to Badiner, who also happened to be a Parkland shooting survivor. Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025 Sarah is also a cycling instructor and full-time graduate student studying library science. Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 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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