English Reference
Noun

demonstrator

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈdɛmənˌstɹeɪtɝ/ UK /dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪtɐ/ demon·stra·tor UK spelling demonstrator's, demonstrator's

n.a person who shows how to use a product or explains a process. You often see them at a store or a fair to help customers understand a new machine.

n.a person who exhibits or explains the use of a product, process, or theory. Often used in commercial or educational contexts to provide a visual or practical example.


SIMPLE

The demonstrator showed us how to use the new camera.

CONTEXTUAL

At the electronics fair, a professional demonstrator explained the features of the latest smart home system to potential buyers.

COMPLEX

The lead demonstrator walked the audience through the assembly process, ensuring that each step was clear before moving on to the next stage of the workshop.

Demonstrators stand outside the Manhattan federal courthouse in New York shortly after Luigi Mangione, the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, arrived for a hearing in December 2024.

The Conversation· 19 Aug 2026

For more than a month, demonstrators have gathered in Ivan Franko Square outside Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office.

The Guardian· 19 Aug 2026

From demonstrate + -or.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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