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
in-ˈstrək-tər-ˌship How to pronounce instructor (audio)
noun

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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 show was created through a partnership with Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, and students and instructors appear throughout. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 The team has 15 students and two instructors and meets weekly, Simons said. — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 The Athletic confirmed the instructor as former military service member Tim Ziesel, a nonuniversity employee. — Nathan Fenno, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026 The show is hosted by by Kyle Brandt and co-hosted by fitness instructor Ally Love. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for instructor

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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instructor

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