ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Trainer

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈtɹeɪnə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Trainer is a noun meaning A person who trains another; a coach.

Meaning

A person who trains another; a coach.

More Meanings

  1. (sports) A person responsible for treating injuries sustained by players during matches; a physiotherapist.
  2. (UK, Ireland) A running shoe or sneaker.
  3. (video games, slang) A patch for a video game that applies cheats.
  4. (cycling) A piece of indoor equipment allowing a bicycle to be ridden while stationary.
  5. (horticulture) A device for encouraging the roots of a plant to grow in a certain direction.
  6. Attributive form of trainers.

Example Sentences

a root trainer
There was chewing gum stuck to my trainer soles.
Are there any sites that have original copies of games? (ie: Summer/Winter/World Games with Fast Loading). Just looking for games without the trainers/intros.
He served Nelson wholeheartedly as a player, coach and trainer in a lengthy association, the highlights being his involvement in two championship-winning sides.

Word Forms

Synonyms for trainer

Depending on context, synonyms include coach, dap, plimsoll, running shoe.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include coaching, training, instructor, tutor, educator, manager.

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