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trainer

n. countable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈtɹeɪnɝ// UK //tɹˈeɪnɐ// train·er General-service Slang

n. a person who teaches people or animals how to do a specific job or skill. In British English, it is also a comfortable shoe you wear for sports or exercise.

n. a person who instructs others in a particular skill or physical activity. In British English, it refers to a soft-soled shoe designed for athletic use.


SIMPLE

I asked my fitness trainer for a new workout plan.

CONTEXTUAL

The company hired a professional trainer to teach the staff how to use the new software system.

COMPLEX

While the athlete possessed natural talent, it was the guidance of a dedicated trainer that refined his technique for the national championships.

Usage

In the footwear sense, the word is almost always used in the plural ('trainers').

Pitfall

I bought a new trainer for my left foot.I bought a new pair of trainers.When referring to footwear, the word is used in the plural or with 'a pair of'.

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