teacher

noun

teach·​er ˈtē-chər How to pronounce teacher (audio)
1
: one that teaches
especially : one whose occupation is to instruct
2
: a Mormon ranking above a deacon in the Aaronic priesthood

Examples of teacher in a Sentence

Experience is a good teacher. She is a first-grade teacher. a teacher of driver's education
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An amateur concert pianist and part-time high school social-studies teacher, the center-right politician was the longest-serving Dutch Prime Minister in history. Adam Rasmi, Time, 20 June 2025 My writing teacher, who is a poet from Argentina, and Elisa Medde wrote for my book. Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 20 June 2025 For Muñoz, the teacher’s conviction was cold comfort. Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025 Anne was a tough but invested teacher, who thought enough of you to tell you the truth without watering it down. Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for teacher

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of teacher was in the 14th century

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“Teacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teacher. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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teacher

noun
teach·​er ˈtē-chər How to pronounce teacher (audio)
: one that teaches
especially : a person whose occupation is to instruct

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