beginner
noun
be·gin·ner
bi-ˈgi-nər 
bē-
: one that begins something
especially
: an inexperienced person
Examples of beginner in a Sentence
although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress
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Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
This makes the sport accessible to beginners while still providing challenges for experienced paddlers.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Even beginners can enjoy slow laps, some exercise, and the learning curve.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
River Downs was sometimes too challenging for beginner players or players who were not advanced.
—Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for beginner
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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beginner. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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beginner
noun
be·gin·ner
bi-ˈgin-ər
: a person who is beginning something or doing something for the first time : an inexperienced person
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