learner
Americannoun
noun
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someone who is learning something; beginner
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(in South Africa) a school pupil
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of learner
before 1000; Middle English lerner ( e ), Old English leornere; see learn, -er 1
Example Sentences
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Learner drivers are now only able to swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking location in a bid to cut down waiting times.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
And for Learner it’s the same because we’re basically playing in our backyard.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
The campaign is backed by some driving instructors including Greg Widger of the Learner Driving Centre in Wiltshire.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
Last year's runner-up Alexander Zverev served his way into the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday as he crushed young American Learner Tien under a barrage of aces.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
Hills, after a few days with "A" Company, went to Brigade Headquarters as a Staff Learner.
From The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. by Hills, John David
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