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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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
As expected, this is a great ski destination for both families and beginners, and the route here is fairly straightforward.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
This beginner-friendly machine has a touchscreen display that walks you through its initial setup and your first few shots step by step.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
There’s a good mix of beginner, intermediate, and expert terrain, with the expert—black diamond—offerings making up 49 percent of the ski area.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
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 6 Nov. 2025.
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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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