beginner

noun

be·​gin·​ner bi-ˈgi-nər 

bē-

: one that begins something

especially : an inexperienced person

Synonyms of beginner

• novice
• newcomer
• rookie
• apprentice
• freshman

Examples of beginner in a Sentence

although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress

Recent Examples on the Web

These ornaments and gift toppers are a quick, easy, and beginner-friendly project that only takes a few minutes to complete. —Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025

Climb on the 50-foot Alpine or Carolina Towers, with routes designed for both beginner and advanced climbers. —Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025

Programming Ski Schools and Guides From beginner lessons to expert powder clinics, each resort offers its own ski and snowboard schools that cater to every level. —Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025

Native to tropical wetlands in Central America and South America, this broadleaf evergreen is easy for beginners to grow and is often gifted to celebrate new jobs, first homes, or new starts as a symbol of success. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing beginner

• beginner's luck

Rhymes for beginner

• breadwinner
• dinner
• inner
• pinner
• sinner
• spinner
• thinner
• tinner
• winner

Kids Definition

beginner

noun

be·​gin·​ner bi-ˈgin-ər 

: a person who is beginning something or doing something for the first time : an inexperienced person