trainer

noun

ˈtrā-nər How to pronounce trainer (audio)
Definition of trainernext
as in coach
a person who trains performers or athletes hired a personal trainer to help her get in shape

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Recent Examples of trainer Beyond prompt engineering, AI trainers and auditors are in demand to improve machine learning models and ensure ethical compliance. — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 Here’s how gyms and trainers are catering to a new group of exercisers. — Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025 The event is considered to be the Olympics of horse racing, bringing the sport's best horses, jockeys and trainers together for four days each March at the Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire. — Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025 For all those reasons, ultimately, former trainer Augustine Agyei pitched an idea to Davis toward the end of his playing career: come work with his team at Landow Performance to mentor linebackers for NFL draft prep. — Luca Evans, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trainer

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“Trainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainer. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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