trainer

[ trey-ner ]

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.

trainer

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of trainer¹

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

Example Sentences

Washington, in addition to giving up alcohol and drugs, said he has also started to focus on his physical strength — thanks to a personal trainer recommended by friend and rocker Lenny Kravitz.

From Los Angeles Times

It has become fashionable for young people to dress up in Qing dynasty costumes although their long silk robes often fail to hide the other big trend – chunky white trainers.

From BBC

After he dived to catch a touchdown pass in the second quarter, Puka Nacua was assisted off the field by trainers and examined in the sideline medical tent.

From Los Angeles Times

They said the man had short, dark coloured hair and was wearing a grey puffer jacket, light-coloured trousers and white trainers.

From BBC

Sir Tom, from New Cumnock in East Ayrshire, started in business selling trainers from the back of a van but eventually built a property and equity business once valued at more than £1bn.

From BBC

Related Words

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