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Definition of trainer noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

trainer

noun
 
/ˈtreɪnə(r)/
 
/ˈtreɪnər/
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  1. (also training shoe)
    (both British English)
    (North American English sneaker, gym shoe)
    [usually plural] a shoe that you wear for sports or as informal clothing
    • a pair of trainers
    see also cross trainerTopics Clothes and Fashiona2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionary… of trainers
    • pair
    verb + trainer
    • lace up
    • unlace
    See full entry
  2. a person who teaches people or animals to perform a particular job or skill well, or to do a particular sport
    • teacher trainers
    • a racehorse trainer
    • Her trainer had decided she shouldn't run in the race.
    • Her trainer was on hand to give some advice.
    • a fitness trainer
    see also personal trainer, teacher trainerTopics Sports: other sportsb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • teacher
    • athletic
    • boxing
    See full entry
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