teacher

noun

teach·​er ˈtē-chər 

1

: one that teaches

especially : one whose occupation is to instruct

2

: a Latter-day Saint ranking above a deacon in the Aaronic priesthood

Synonyms of teacher

• educator
• instructor

Examples of teacher in a Sentence

Experience is a good teacher.

She is a first-grade teacher.

a teacher of driver's education

Recent Examples on the Web

Students, teachers, staff and parents filled the Watson cafetorium Tuesday for the celebration. — Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026

Gale emphasized his experience working with teachers, administrators and school boards, as well as the importance of transparency, communication and involving parents, students, employees and community members in district decisions. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

The company says Google Classroom is used by 150 million teachers and students worldwide. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

Villalobos focused on the district’s ability to attract high-level teachers. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing teacher

• head teacher
• parent-teacher association
• student teacher
• substitute teacher
• supply teacher
• teacher's pet

Rhymes for teacher

• bleacher
• creature
• feature
• preacher
• reacher
• schoolteacher

Kids Definition

teacher

noun

teach·​er ˈtē-chər 

: one that teaches

especially : a person whose occupation is to instruct