instructor
gb/ɪnstɹˈʌktɚ/ us/ɪnstɹˈʌktɚ/
A2
English
~ 4200
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
Person who teaches
A person who helps others learn a subject or skill.
Usage pattern:
[someone] works as an instructor in [subject/place]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'instructor' with 'professor'; 'professor' is usually for university teachers, while 'instructor' can be for any skill or subject.
Synonyms
teacher (More general and commonly used in schools; 'instructor' is often used for specific skills or training.)
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trainer (Often used for sports, fitness, or workplace skills; may imply more hands-on guidance.)
Antonyms
student (The person who is learning rather than teaching.)
Collocations
driving instructor
|yoga instructor
|fitness instructor
|ski instructor
|flight instructor
Themes
education
|work
|training
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The driving instructor patiently explained the rules of the road.
- Our yoga instructor introduced a new breathing technique today.
- She works as a ski instructor during the winter season.
- The flight instructor guided the trainee through the landing procedure.
- He became a fitness instructor after earning his certification.
Learner examples
- My English instructor is very kind.
- The swimming instructor teaches children every morning.
- I have a new driving instructor.
- The music instructor plays the piano well.
Grammar
Dictionary form
instructor
IPA
GB/ɪnstɹˈʌktɚ/
US/ɪnstɹˈʌktɚ/
Syllables & stress
in - struct - or (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (struct)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: instructor
- Plural: instructors
Word family
Forms
instructors
noun
Core family
Related words
instructive
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
uninstructive
adjective
Advanced or less common
instructively
adverb
Expressions
driving instructor
1/dɹˈaɪvɪŋ ɪnstɹˈʌktɚ/
fixed phrase
Person who teaches driving
A person who teaches people how to drive cars or other vehicles.
Examples
- I booked a lesson with my driving instructor for next Saturday.
- The driving instructor showed me how to park safely.
fitness instructor
1/fˈɪtnəs ɪnstɹˈʌktɚ/
fixed phrase
Person who teaches fitness
A person who leads exercise classes and helps people get fit.
Examples
- The fitness instructor demonstrated how to do the exercise correctly.
- She works as a fitness instructor at the local gym.
flight instructor
1/flˈaɪt ɪnstɹˈʌktɚ/
fixed phrase
Person who teaches flying
A person who trains people to fly airplanes or helicopters.
Examples
- The flight instructor explained how to read the cockpit instruments.
- He is training with a flight instructor to get his pilot's license.
ski instructor
1/skˈi ɪnstɹˈʌktɚ/
fixed phrase
Person who teaches skiing
A person who trains people to ski.
Examples
- The ski instructor took us to the beginner slope.
- She became a ski instructor after years of competition.
yoga instructor
1/jˈoʊɡə ɪnstɹˈʌktɚ/
fixed phrase
Person who teaches yoga
A person who shows people how to do yoga.
Examples
- Our yoga instructor focused on relaxation techniques today.
- Our yoga instructor is very patient and kind.
- The yoga instructor corrected my posture during class.
- The yoga instructor explained how to breathe correctly.