training

noun

train·​ing ˈtrā-niŋ 

1

a

: the act, process, or method of one that trains

b

: the skill, knowledge, or experience acquired by one that trains

2

: the state of being trained

Synonyms of training

• exercise
• practice

Examples of training in a Sentence

The job requires special training.

She owes her flexibility to her early training as a dancer.

He received training in first aid.

a young doctor who's still in training

She's in training for the Olympics.

Recent Examples on the Web

According to her bio on the official team site, Summers started dancing at age 2 and began competing at 7 years old, training in ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop and tap. —Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026

Luke then successfully stops two blasts from the training remote while not being able to see. —Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 May 2026

The company says this allows it to be flown by anyone with a Sport Pilot certificate and only 25 hours of training, during the day and with fair weather conditions. —New Atlas, 4 May 2026

Congress should provide resources, training, and support to help communities implement comprehensive safety strategies. —Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing training

• assertiveness training
• autogenic training
• basic training
• crate-training
• high-intensity interval training
• interval training
• in training
• on-the-job training
• potty training
• spring training
• strength training
• toilet training
• training college
• training manual
• training school
• training shoe
• training table
• training wheels
• weight training

Rhymes for training

• caning
• chaining
• craning
• draining
• feigning
• gaining
• graining
• raining
• reigning
• reining
• staining
• straining

Kids Definition

training

noun

train·​ing

1

: the course followed by one who trains or is being trained

2

: the knowledge, experience, or condition acquired by one who trains