beginner

noun

be·​gin·​ner bi-ˈgi-nər 

bē-

: one that begins something

especially : an inexperienced person

Synonyms of beginner

• novice
• newcomer
• rookie
• apprentice
• freshman

Examples of beginner in a Sentence

although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress

Recent Examples on the Web

Flagstaff In Flagstaff, winter means hitting the slopes at Arizona Snowbowl, which offers everything from beginner-friendly runs to more advanced terrain. —Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 13 Dec. 2025

Below are accessible options for major muscle groups, progressing from beginner to more advanced. —Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025

Resorts like Boreal Mountain in Soda Springs, Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley and Northstar California in Truckee have only a small section of beginner terrain open. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Dec. 2025

For beginners, the sit-on design also removes the uncertainty of technique. —New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing beginner

• beginner's luck

Rhymes for beginner

• breadwinner
• dinner
• inner
• pinner
• sinner
• spinner
• thinner
• tinner
• winner

Kids Definition

beginner

noun

be·​gin·​ner bi-ˈgin-ər 

: a person who is beginning something or doing something for the first time : an inexperienced person