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

Why the hell is the King of Queens star posing as an elementary school teacher? —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Nov. 2025

Every child that enrolls in Crystal undergoes an assessment so that teachers and therapists can personalize lessons based on their needs. —Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2025

But, teachers are still worried about the presence of Border Patrol affecting attendance and students’ mental well-being, one CMS educator from northern Mecklenburg County told The Observer. —Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Nov. 2025

The rhythm of nature is an extraordinary teacher; there is a time to be fallow and there is a time to be ripe. —Bhanuj Kappal, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2025

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