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

The Woobles Beginner Crochet Amigurumi Kits are fun for experienced stitchers and beginners alike, and make for thoughtful holiday gifts, too. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026

Wood pulp papers are the thickest and most popular choice for beginners. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

The beginner mistake is expecting anything resembling the photographs. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2026

The kid was encouraged to dominate 5U beginner soccer kids by a father who yelled to keep the ball. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

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