beginner

noun

be·​gin·​ner bi-ˈgi-nər 

bē-

: one that begins something

especially : an inexperienced person

Synonyms

• 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

Easy to assemble and great quality for the price, the AeroPilates Reformer Premier Studio 700 is a solid entry point for beginners. —Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 1 July 2025

Chips and cards are provided, and ongoing open poker play will be available for beginners. —Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025

Small raised beds or large containers make excellent garden sites for beginners. —Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025

The Data Analytics Professional Certificate, designed for beginners, takes about 6 months and covers cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data using tools like SQL and Tableau. —Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 26 June 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