instructor

noun

in·​struc·​tor in-ˈstrək-tər How to pronounce instructor (audio)
Synonyms of instructornext
: 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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Christine Knobel, The Sewing Room's lead instructor, said enrollment jumped 40% in the last year as a new generation put pedal to the metal. Itay Hod, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026 When a flight instructor offered to fly along with him, John had declined. Jeffrey Eugenides, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026 There is a $10 fee per class paid to the instructor. Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 For newbies, instructors recommend finding a teacher whose style suits you. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for instructor

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Apr. 2026.

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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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