Word
demonstrator
Phoneticsdemon·stra·tor
US/ˈdɛmənˌstɹeɪtɝ/
UK/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪtɐ/
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Definition
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.
Examples
“The demonstrator showed us how to use the new camera.”
“At the electronics fair, a professional demonstrator explained the features of the latest smart home system to potential buyers.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“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.” “Police use water cannon to disperse demonstrators during a protest.” “For more than a month, demonstrators have gathered in Ivan Franko Square outside Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office.” Etymology
From demonstrate + -or.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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