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 Apex gave trainer Marcus Melander and driver Dexter Dunn their first Hambletonian wins. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 Zulu Kingdom’s jockey (Flavien Prat) and trainer (Chad Brown) are leading this summer’s Saratoga meet in earnings. — Geoff Clark, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 The new schedule, however, means there just 13 days between the Preakness and Belmont, which could keep trainers from pursuing the Triple Crown’s third jewel. — Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Hill was down for several minutes before gingerly walking off the field with the help of Phillies trainers. — CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trainer
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  1. coach
  2. manager
Noun
  • In a memo sent to team presidents, general managers and coaches Friday, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert advised the league’s leaders on their approach to the topic of transgender participation in women’s sports.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Tom Brady was winding down his Tampa Bay tenure, and Todd Bowles was coming off his first season as head coach.
    — Abby DiSalvo, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of coach
Noun
  • Gausman earned a high-five and slap on the back from manager Craig Counsell in the dugout after his night ended.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Iglesias plunked Heliot Ramos and that was all Braves manager Walt Weiss needed to see.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of manager

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“Trainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainer. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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