teacher

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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

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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

But their buildings still need maintenance, school buses still need to run, and teachers still need to be paid. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

In her hometown of Yefremov, about 300 kilometers (185 miles) south of Moscow and about halfway to the border with Ukraine, Masha’s teacher had asked the class to draw pictures supporting Russian troops. — Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Union President Carrie Kyung said the plan includes cutting up to 18 English learner teachers and would affect at least two dozen schools. — Jason Rantala, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

In both Shepherd and Marlin, teacher turnover continues to be a problem years after the takeover. — Daniel H. Robinson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 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