beginner

noun

bi-ˈgi-nər How to pronounce beginner (audio)
Definition of beginnernext
as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress

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Recent Examples of beginner When fall draws to a close, Cascade Mountain is known to be a great ski mountain for families and beginners alike. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The evening will start with a beginner class, followed by intermediate instruction for more experienced terpsichorean talents. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2026 On ordinary days, the loop is a training ground for runners and cyclists, and an unusually forgiving place for beginners and families. — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026 Babbel was developed by more than 100 expert linguists, with material available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beginner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginner
  1. novice
  2. newcomer
  3. rookie
  4. apprentice
  5. freshman
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  • To capture some of that essence, Guitar Center is trying to make its stores a place to hang out for novices and pros alike.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In the latest, The Big Cats Dance Party, a high-profile case falls to a novice sleuth while the agency’s founder is away.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of novice
Noun
  • While Christen and Jude remained among the hottest brands to check out at showroom appointments, other names pinpointed by buyers included Hagelstam, Nomasei, Neous and the newcomers Ananyan and Kiana Ghavidel.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • But velvet ropes and VIP tiers can leave newcomers wondering whether the conversation is meant for them.
    — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of newcomer
Noun
  • Pavia, 24, wasn’t selected in the 2026 NFL Draft and was cut by the Baltimore Ravens as a rookie free agent over the summer.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Garrett Mitchell walked, rookie Cooper Pratt laid down a sacrifice bunt and light-hitting Luis Lara banged the next pitch up the middle to score Mitchell from second for the 2-1 lead.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of rookie
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  • Founding and patenting gabardine Thomas Burberry, a cloth merchant’s apprentice, established his own shop in 1856 in Basingstoke, England, then a rural town located southwest of London.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
  • For carpenters, delays and poor weather conditions can disrupt the working hours apprentices need to complete their program, causing some to quit.
    — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of apprentice
Noun
  • How about subsidizing our next freshman class and bringing the cost down to $50K?
    — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Keaton Wagler, whose sensational freshman season propelled Illinois to its first Final Four in 21 years, is preparing for the NBA season with the Los Angeles Clippers.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of freshman

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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginner. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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