teacher
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.

11 ENTRIES FOUND:

teach·er

noun \ˈtē-chər\

Definition of TEACHER

1
: one that teaches; especially : one whose occupation is to instruct
2
: a Mormon ranking above a deacon in the Aaronic priesthood

Examples of TEACHER

  1. Experience is a good teacher.
  2. She is a first-grade teacher.
  3. a teacher of driver's education

First Known Use of TEACHER

14th century

Other Job Terms

factotum, milliner, ostler, scrivener, tinker, webster, wordsmith

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: teacherage
Previous Word in the Dictionary: teachable
All Words Near: teacher

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up teacher? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More