tutorial

1 of 2

noun

tu·​to·​ri·​al tü-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 

tyü-

1

: a paper, book, film, or computer program that provides practical information about a specific subject

2

: a class conducted by a tutor for one student or a small number of students

tutorial

2 of 2

adjective

: of, relating to, or involving a tutor or a tutorial

Did you know?

Tutorials with live tutors are useful for both advanced students and struggling ones. Many computer programs include electronic tutorials to help the new user get used to the program, leading him or her through all its functions, often by means of pictures and short videos. But a really difficult program may still require a real-life tutor to be fully understood.

Examples of tutorial in a Sentence

Noun

An online tutorial gives basic instructions for using the software.

The professor was offering a tutorial in her office a week before the exam.

Adjective

We offer tutorial instruction for students preparing for the examination.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The personal trainer/model also runs a YouTube channel featuring tutorials of short-spurt workouts with kettlebells, foam rollers and weights. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Install it in the kitchen to watch along with YouTube cooking tutorials, or in the bedroom for Netflix without a full TV. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026

Adjective

Home shows a feed of content from Insta360 users, plus includes shopping and tutorial pages. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026

In November, Rashada posted a tutorial video to his Instagram account explaining the claims-buying process, which led to a flood of referrals over next several months. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

1822, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tutorial

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Kids Definition

tutorial

1 of 2 adjective

tu·​to·​ri·​al t(y)ü-ˈtōr-ē-əl 

-ˈtȯr-

: of or relating to a tutor or a tutorial

tutorial

2 of 2 noun

: a paper, book, film or computer program that gives practical information about a subject