beginner
noun
be·gin·ner
bi-ˈgi-nər 
bē-
: one that begins something
especially
: an inexperienced person
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Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
This fun, beginner-friendly class teaches the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em, giving you the confidence to join a friendly game.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Calamondin are great for beginners, says Danny Trejo, founder of Via Citrus, whose citrus groves are in Florida.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Annual flowers like marigolds and zinnias are excellent for beginners.
—Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beginner. Accessed 10 Mar. 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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