professor
noun
a teacher of the highest academic rank in a college or university, who has been awarded the title Professor in a particular branch of learning; a full professor.
professors
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pluralof professor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Only 1% of professors in UK universities are black, making each appointment hugely significant.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Sandra seemed stuck: Some minority professors supported the requirement, while others, like me, did not.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Of course, the real Bourdain did not propose such a ludicrous project, which the movie professors pass on after he’d already boasted to his family and friends that he’d gotten the fellowship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
New graduates lament that while their college professors discouraged the use of AI tools, hiring managers applaud it.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
“Uh, hi,” said Jake, giving the three professors a nervous finger-wiggle wave.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
