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instructor

noun

in-ˈstrək-tər

Definition of instructor

as in teacher

a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school had spent most of his adulthood as an instructor in the local school system

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Recent Examples of instructor Melissa Leach, a certified yoga instructor and strength and conditioning coach in Philadelphia, said a strong core provides a foundation for both exercise and everyday movement. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 San Jose Teachers Association President Renata Sanchez said the consolidations provide teachers with more support and smaller classes, and additional resources like counselors and visual and performing arts instructors. — Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 Those who still attend technology classes barely talk to one another or their instructor. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026 One of the most confusing lesson days of my life was with a famed instructor. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for instructor

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Schiltz added that any aggrieved teacher can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

— Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Police said on Sunday the gunman had previously had an air gun confiscated by a teacher last year, and had watched violent content online, using social media to learn how to use a firearm.

— Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

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