teacher

noun

teach·​er ˈtē-chər 

1

: one that teaches

especially : one whose occupation is to instruct

2

: a Latter-day Saint ranking above a deacon in the Aaronic priesthood

Synonyms of teacher

• educator
• instructor

Examples of teacher in a Sentence

Experience is a good teacher.

She is a first-grade teacher.

a teacher of driver's education

Recent Examples on the Web

The Duval County School Board has approved scheduling a November referendum on continuing a 1-mill property tax that supplements funding for teacher pay, the arts and sports. —Steve Patterson, Florida Times-Union, 4 Mar. 2026

Talarico, a former school teacher and Presbyterian seminarian, takes a far more measured approach, appealing to independents and moderate Republicans with a message of unity. —Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026

The Manhattan judge previously dismissed a series of lawsuits brought by local opponents, including New Jersey's governor, unionized teachers in New York City, a trucking industry group and local suburban leaders. —CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026

San Francisco teachers went on strike for four days last month and West Contra Costa teachers were out for two days before reaching a contract with their respective districts. —Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing teacher

• head teacher
• parent-teacher association
• student teacher
• substitute teacher
• supply teacher
• teacher's pet

Rhymes for teacher

• bleacher
• creature
• feature
• preacher
• reacher
• schoolteacher

Kids Definition

teacher

noun

teach·​er ˈtē-chər 

: one that teaches

especially : a person whose occupation is to instruct