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 city’s most popular beaches, Clifton and Camps Bay, are a short drive away for those prepared to brace the brisk Atlantic waters; yoga teachers can be brought in on demand. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026

Linder, a former teacher, doesn't work anymore due to a host of medical issues — including treatment for a brain tumor and its effects, and Parkinsonism, a neurological disorder that causes Parkinson's-like symptoms. —Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026

Born to a music teacher mother and an audio engineer father, Bernarr entered the music industry at just 16 years old, accompanying his dad as a production assistant for an Earth, Wind & Fire tour. —Kyle Denis, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026

Caleb Flynn, 39, was charged with murder after allegedly killing his wife, who was a mother, teacher and volleyball coach. —Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 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