trainer

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Sports British English

n. a comfortable shoe designed for sports or exercise.

n. a soft, comfortable shoe designed for sports or casual wear.

Español:tenis

“I need to buy a new pair of trainers for my running club on Tuesdays.”

“The athlete laced up her trainers before heading out for a ten-mile recovery run along the coast.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports American English

n. a person who helps athletes with their injuries during a game.

n. a healthcare professional who collaborates with physicians to provide preventative services and emergency care for athletes.

“The trainer ran onto the field to check on the player's twisted ankle.”

“After the collision, the athletic trainer performed a brief concussion protocol before allowing the player to return to the match.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Sports Technical

n. a piece of equipment that lets you ride your own bicycle while staying in one place.

n. a device that supports a bicycle and provides resistance, allowing it to be ridden indoors for exercise.

“It was raining outside, so he set up his bike on the trainer in the garage.”

“Modern smart trainers can simulate the resistance of steep hills by communicating directly with indoor cycling software.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Slang

n. a small program that lets you cheat in a video game.

n. a program designed to modify a computer game's memory to enable cheats such as infinite health or ammunition.

“He downloaded a trainer to get past the hardest level of the game.”

“While trainers are popular in single-player modes, using them in online multiplayer environments often results in a permanent ban.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Cooking Technical

n. a tool used to help plant roots or branches grow in a specific direction.

n. a horticultural device, such as a specialized pot, designed to encourage healthy root architecture or specific growth patterns.

“The gardener used a root trainer to make sure the young trees grew strong roots.”

“Air-pruning root trainers prevent the taproot from circling the pot, ensuring a more robust system once the sapling is transplanted.”