teacher

[tee-cher]

noun

1. a person who teaches or instructs, especially as a profession; instructor.

teacher

/ ˈtiːtʃə /

noun

1. a person whose occupation is teaching others, esp children

2. a personified concept that teaches

   nature is a good teacher

Other Word Forms

• teacherless adjective
• teachership noun
• nonteacher noun
• self-teacher noun
• underteacher noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of teacher¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, teacher is from the Middle English word techer. See teach, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Prosecutors alleged that he and Berry, a former teacher, handed politically sensitive information to a Chinese Politburo member.

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In my older son’s last year of preschool, his bearded, guitar-strumming teacher sat the class down in a circle and asked everyone to name their favorite songs.

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His teacher guided him to imagine the movement of his organs, blood and inner body.

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The Nazi occupation was only one of many reasons his childhood was not a happy one, although his mother and certain teachers recognized his musical abilities early and tried to help as they could.

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One downside of adult field days is the absence of parents, teachers or supervisors to help resolve disputes.

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