trainer
noun
Simple meaning
A person responsible for treating injuries sustained by players during matches.
Pronunciation
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traynerSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtɹeɪnɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
One who trains other persons or animals
A person who trains another; a coach.
sports
A person responsible for treating injuries sustained by players during matches; a physiotherapist.
ukireland
A running shoe or sneaker.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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This meaning: One who trains other persons or animals
Used this way, trainer is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use trainer
- “My fitness trainer helped me achieve my health goals.”
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Compound terms
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One who trains or exhibits animals.
An early form of flight simulator.
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