trainer

noun

USTRAY-nur/ˈtɹeɪnɚ/UKTRAY-nuh/ˈtɹeɪnə/

6 meanings of trainer

1
nouncountable
Someone who teaches a person or animal a skill through practice.
Like a teacher, but for sports or skills.
The dog trainer taught my puppy to sit and stay.
Her trainer showed her how to lift weights safely.
Similarcoach, instructor, teacher, tutor, mentor
Oppositetrainee
2
nounIrelandUKcountable
A soft sports shoe with a rubber sole, worn for running or everyday wear.
Like the soft shoes you wear for gym class.
Her left trainer had a hole in the toe.
The kids kicked off their muddy trainers at the door.
Similarsneaker
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3
nouncountable
The person who comes onto the field to treat players who get hurt during a game.
Like a nurse who waits by the field to help hurt players.
The trainer ran onto the field when the player went down injured.
Their trainer wrapped the sprained ankle before the second half.
Similarphysio, physiotherapist, medic
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4
nouncountable
A stand that holds a bike in place so you can ride it indoors without moving.
Like an exercise machine that holds your bike still.
He set up the trainer in the garage for winter workouts.
She rode her bike on the trainer while watching TV.
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5
nounslangcountable
A small program that changes a video game to give players cheats.
Like a secret code that makes a game easier.
He downloaded a trainer to get unlimited lives in the game.
The trainer let her skip the hardest level.
Similarcheat, hack, mod
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6
nounbefore a noun
Attributive form of trainers. Used before another noun, mainly in British English, as in trainer socks.
She bought thin trainer socks for the gym.
The shop sells trainer socks in packs of five.
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Origin

From the word "train" plus the ending "-er."