as in teacher
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
schoolteachers don't always get the summers off, for some teach during that period as well
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Recent Examples of schoolteacher
Karen Grassle starred as Ma Ingalls, the family matriarch and a former schoolteacher.
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Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
At those gatherings, there will be fans like these two schoolteachers, who have saved their money for decades to watch the world’s best play all over the world.
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Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
The former elementary schoolteacher is now an online influencer, whose content celebrates people of all shapes, including her own.
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Tracy Smith,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Her mother had been a schoolteacher and Boston had a teacher’s gentle manner and studious tone.
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Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
At those gatherings, there will be fans like these two schoolteachers, who have saved their money for decades to watch the world’s best play all over the world.
—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
The former elementary schoolteacher is now an online influencer, whose content celebrates people of all shapes, including her own.
—
Tracy Smith,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Her mother had been a schoolteacher and Boston had a teacher’s gentle manner and studious tone.
—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for schoolteacher
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schoolteacher
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The decision comes after several parents and teachers expressed concern about AI.
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The classroom reflects the Academy’s inclusive model for students, teachers, and families, and also lays the foundation for continued collaboration between Roborock and Miami Lighthouse.
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Nejat’s inspection was conducted by an instructor and Delta video producer named Matthew Miller.
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The elder Moniak, now 86, played six seasons in the Red Sox farm system from 1958-63, and like Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, was among the young outfielders who benefited from the tutelage of a special batting instructor named Ted Williams at spring training ‘61-63.
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Hernandez-McDuell, a former educator, said playing and creating with sand develops gross and fine motor skills.
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It was created by more than 100 linguists and language educators.
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“Schoolteacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schoolteacher. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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