practice-teach

verb

prac·​tice-teach ˈprak-təs-ˈtēch How to pronounce practice-teach (audio)
practice-taught ˈprak-təs-ˈtȯt How to pronounce practice-teach (audio) ; practice-teaching

intransitive verb

: to engage in practice teaching
practice teacher noun

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from practice teaching

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of practice-teach was in 1952

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Cite this Entry

“Practice-teach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/practice-teach. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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