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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James Manso, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
For driving beginners and seniors alike, parallel parking can be a challenge.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
Skiers and snowboarders can explore 22 trails over 100 acres, including two terrain parks and beginner learning areas.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 17 Nov. 2025
The 81 trails are 20 percent beginner, 40 percent intermediate, and 40 percent advanced.
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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beginner. Accessed 30 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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