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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The university's Faculty Senate, a governing body comprised of professors and other academic staff, will vote on a resolution of no confidence next week, according to reports.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
My English teachers and literature professors were probably too tired to parse such nuance, and I don’t blame them.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
The Penningtons are a married pair of professors whose lives will unravel after Dava’s diagnosis with cognitive decline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Some professors might oppose civic-dialogue initiatives on their campuses, but students are the ones who have been pushing for better conversation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
“Uh, hi,” said Jake, giving the three professors a nervous finger-wiggle wave.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
