teacher

1 of 2

noun (1)

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

teacher bird

2 of 2

noun (2)

variants or less commonly teacher

1

: ovenbird sense 2

2

: red-eyed vireo

Synonyms of teacher

Noun (1)

• educator
• instructor

Examples of teacher in a Sentence

Noun (1)

Experience is a good teacher.

She is a first-grade teacher.

a teacher of driver's education

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Those positions include nurses, teachers, physicians and researchers. —Haley Parsley june 8, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026

In its statement, the agency alleged that San Francisco Unified advised its teachers that neither parental permission nor notification were required to teach or discuss the topics. —Tim Fang, CBS News, 8 June 2026

In 2024, the district launched a review of the English learning program by English learner teachers, lead teachers, an English learners coordinator, division chairs, Advanced Placement instruction staff and assistant superintendents. —Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

In Mecklenburg County, starting teacher salaries come in at around $48,000. —Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

imitative

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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