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 Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo is a beginner-friendly 3D printer that supports four filament spools. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026

Goat Yoga on the Farm Join a one-hour beginner-friendly yoga class led by a certified instructor and accompanied by plenty of gentle Nigerian dwarf goats. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 10 Nov. 2026

Local outfitter Bikescape runs beginner-friendly Nordic ski tours on the trails within Banff National Park as well as electric fat-tire bike tours that include a backcountry lunch. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026

This is a great beginner-friendly telescope and comes with a couple of eyepieces to get new users on their skywatching journey. — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 5 Nov. 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