teaching

1 of 2

noun

teach·​ing ˈtē-chiŋ 

1

: the act, practice, or profession of a teacher

2

: something taught

especially : doctrine

the teachings of Confucius

teaching

2 of 2

adjective

: of, relating to, used for, or engaged in teaching

a teaching aid

the teaching profession

a teaching assistant

Synonyms of teaching

Noun

• education
• schooling
• instruction

Examples of teaching in a Sentence

Noun

He went into teaching after college.

a chemist who has devoted his career to teaching, even though he could have made a lot more money in an industrial job

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Adams brings 28 years of experience in teaching and administrative roles to Grapevine-Colleyville. —Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026

After the show, the garden will beworking educational garden, transferred to a college for young adults, where parts of the planting and growing elements will continue to be used for teaching and training in horticulture, craft and food-related skills. —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

Adjective

Earlier this year, San Diego Unified’s deal on a contract with its teachers union caused consternation over possible cuts it was feared to have caused to non-teaching staff. —Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026

In April more than 300 non-teaching staff members were laid off. —Bri Buckley, CBS News, 5 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1853, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing teaching

• practice teaching
• student teaching
• teaching assistant
• teaching hospital

Rhymes for teaching

• bleaching
• breaching
• breeching
• leaching
• preaching
• reaching
• screeching
• beseeching
• impeaching
• overreaching

Kids Definition

teaching

noun

teach·​ing

1

: the act, practice, or profession of a teacher

2

: something taught

especially : doctrine