teacher

noun teach·er \ ˈtē-chər \

|Updated on: 6 Aug 2018

Examples: teacher in a Sentence

Definition of teacher

1 : one that teaches; especially : one whose occupation is to instruct

2 : a Mormon ranking above a deacon in the Aaronic priesthood

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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 of teacher from the Web

Safe, effective footwear lacing must be taught by parents, teachers, mentors.

— joe queenan, WSJ, "Grungy and Unkempt in the U.S.A.," 12 July 2018
The oldest continually operating cooperative preschool was founded in Berkeley, Calif., in 1927, according to the nonprofit representing families and teachers at cooperative preschools.

— debbie truong, Washington Post, "Parents fear proposed regulations could jeopardize co-op preschools in Virginia," 10 July 2018
In early May a Dayton mine manager and a local druggist (the latter also part-time chairman of the schoolbook committee) met with John Scopes, a young high school science teacher, to discuss resistance.

— chris stirewalt, Fox News, "Dems face big loss, big opportunity with Kavanaugh," 10 July 2018
By last Thursday morning, nearly half a million viewers had clicked on a video of the confrontation that the teacher, Kristin Mink, had posted on Facebook.

— author: paul schwartzman, josh dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, "'Viciousness': Trump aides endure public fury toward president's policies," 9 July 2018
Pichardo’s songs are paired with videos and games as part of a bilingual program to be used by parents and teachers to help students from pre-kindergarten to 7th grade.

— vincent t. davis, San Antonio Express-News, "Local musician writes inspiring songs for students," 8 July 2018
As a former high school teacher, Mike Kolodziej said his concern is minors purchasing alcohol — or adults buying it for them.

— janelle walker, Elgin Courier-News, "Ban may be lifted on gas stations selling beer and wine in South Elgin," 6 July 2018
Lewis, a 42-year-old high school teacher from Cincinnati, is attempting an FKT on the Appalachian Trail.

— jonathan olivier, Outside Online, "This Teacher May Set an FKT on the Appalachian Trail," 5 July 2018
Yet only 41% say qualified trans people should definitely be allowed to work as primary school teachers.

— The Economist, "A culture war comes to Westminster," 5 July 2018

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First Known Use of teacher

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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teacher Synonyms

Synonyms

educator, instructor, pedagogue (also pedagog), preceptor, schoolteacher;

headmistress, schoolmarm (or schoolma'am), schoolmistress;

coach, guide, guru, preparer, trainer;

mentor, tutor;

dean, doctor, don, professor;

governess, homeschooler;

Other Job Terms

factotum, milliner, ostler, scrivener, tinker, webster, wordsmith

TEACHER Defined for English Language Learners

teacher

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Definition of teacher for English Language Learners

: a person or thing that teaches something; especially : a person whose job is to teach students about certain subjects

TEACHER Defined for Kids

teacher

noun teach·er \ ˈtē-chər \

Definition of teacher for Students

: a person who passes on information or skill

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