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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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
The mistake people outside the fungi community or beginners make when identifying mushrooms is solely relying on social media, a field guide or an app like iNaturalist, said Bob Cummings, a leading mycology expert in Santa Barbara.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Crystal Mountain and Nub's Nob are two popular options for families thanks to their beginner-friendly terrain—the latter offers free lift tickets for children under eight.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Popov’s current focus in Hawaiʻi includes pilot programs such as short introductory boat routes, beginner lessons with clear progression, and weekend community sessions developed with marinas and hotels.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beginner. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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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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