- present participle of teach.
noun
-
the art or profession of a teacher
-
(sometimes plural) something taught; precept
-
(modifier) denoting a person or institution that teaches
a teaching hospital
-
(modifier) used in teaching
teaching aids
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
Inflected Forms
Nouns
Etymology
Origin of teaching
First recorded in 1125–75, teaching is from the Middle English word teching. See teach, -ing 1
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Over the years, Methuen has eliminated teaching positions and cut some Spanish and health-education classes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
He stayed, kept teaching and coaching, and waited for his alma mater to give him a chance to lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
While recovering, his English degree and natural affinity for mentoring younger people directed him toward teaching.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
And for what it’s worth, Instacart has, in fact, tried teaching people how to grocery shop.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
I wondered if Irene Blythe was teaching her.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Donis graduated with an undergraduate degree debt-free thanks in large part to Jackson’s teachings about scholarship options, she told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
And through his books and teachings, to remind us all that we belong to each other.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Life Surge says its teachings instead focus on biblical stewardship and using financial success to make a greater impact through Christian ministry.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
Kiai Muchtar Mu'thi combines Islamic teachings with a strong emphasis on Indonesian nationalism, and the school he owns in East Java is part of a wider complex that has thousands of loyal followers.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
I’m sure, however, they monitored what I wrote to add to the files which every state and federal prison keeps on the conversion of Negro inmates by the teachings of Mr. Elijah Muhammad.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a wordDefinitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
