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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“But she’s a quick learner and she has learned some lessons and has a huge amount of upward potential because of that.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
Driving instructors say the black market trade has exploded as waiting times across the UK have soared, and thousands of learner drivers have struggled to get driving tests without a long wait.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
The changes are aimed at reducing long waiting lists of up to six months, and preventing slots from being bulk-bought by bots and firms who resell them to learner drivers at inflated prices.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
Changing the date or time counts as a change, changing the test centre counts as a change, and swapping your slot with another learner driver counts as a change.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
“I know I’m a slow learner, but surely I’m not that bad,” I joked.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
The new rules will stop learners booking the soonest test available anywhere, then making a series of swaps to get a slot closer to home.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
"We remain committed to working collaboratively with the education community and to implementing changes that support both teachers and learners, ensuring these qualifications can be delivered effectively and with confidence."
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
The improvement was broad-based and included English learners, Black students, Latino students and students with disabilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
“I lead districtwide efforts aligned with California’s priorities by advancing equity, strengthening academic achievement, and expanding supports for the whole child, including multilingual learners and underserved student populations,” Castañeda-Leal said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
These learners try to understand their inner feelings, dreams, relationships with others, and strengths and weaknesses.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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