teaching

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noun

teach·​ing ˈtē-chiŋ 

1

: the act, practice, or profession of a teacher

2

: something taught

especially : doctrine

the teachings of Confucius

teaching

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adjective

: of, relating to, used for, or engaged in teaching

a teaching aid

the teaching profession

a teaching assistant

Synonyms

Noun

• education
• instruction
• schooling
• training
• tuition
• tutelage
• tutoring

Examples of teaching in a Sentence

Noun

He went into teaching after college.

a chemist who has devoted his career to teaching, even though he could have made a lot more money in an industrial job

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Through his global teaching and travels, Grand Master Woody has significantly contributed to the international popularity of Muay Thai beyond its Thai origins. —Kansas City Star, 3 May 2024

There will also be programs that focus on teaching, healing and entertaining led by Indigenous people, local performance artists and naturalists. —Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1615, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing teaching

• practice teaching
• student teaching
• teaching assistant
• teaching hospital

Kids Definition

teaching

noun

teach·​ing

1

: the act, practice, or profession of a teacher

2

: something taught

especially : doctrine