teacher

1 of 2

noun (1)

teach·​er ˈtē-chər 

1

: one that teaches

especially : one whose occupation is to instruct

2

: a Latter-day Saint ranking above a deacon in the Aaronic priesthood

teacher bird

2 of 2

noun (2)

variants or less commonly teacher

1

: ovenbird sense 2

2

: red-eyed vireo

Synonyms of teacher

Noun (1)

• educator
• instructor

Examples of teacher in a Sentence

Noun (1)

Experience is a good teacher.

She is a first-grade teacher.

a teacher of driver's education

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Another teacher heard Williams calling for help, and rushed in to help. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Among the sectors that saw job growth during the month, employment at restaurants and bars rose by 59,000, while the local government education sector gained 42,000 as teachers returned to school. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

The teachers walked out of the superintendent’s speech at the beginning of the school year. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The spa Yoga is part of the daily practice here, with an on-site teacher and a dedicated room with a view of the snowy Himalayas. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

imitative

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing teacher

• head teacher
• parent-teacher association
• student teacher
• substitute teacher
• supply teacher
• teacher's pet

Rhymes for teacher

• bleacher
• creature
• feature
• preacher
• reacher
• schoolteacher

Kids Definition

teacher

noun

teach·​er ˈtē-chər 

: one that teaches

especially : a person whose occupation is to instruct