explainer

noun
UK /ɪkˈspleɪnə/
US /ɪkˈspleɪnər/

A person or thing that helps you understand something.

The teacher used a short video as an explainer for the science lesson.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short video or article that makes a complicated topic easy to understand.

We watched an explainer about how volcanoes work.

3. A person whose job is to make difficult ideas clear to others.

She works as an explainer at the museum, helping visitors understand the exhibits.

4. A statement or piece of writing that gives reasons for something.

His explainer for being late did not convince the coach.