teaching

American  

[tee-ching] / ˈti tʃɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or profession of a person who teaches.

2. something that is taught. teach.

3. Often teachings. doctrines or precepts.

   the teachings of Lao-tzu.

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teaching British  

/ ˈtiːtʃɪŋ /

noun

1. the art or profession of a teacher

2. (sometimes plural) something taught; precept

3. (modifier) denoting a person or institution that teaches

   a teaching hospital

4. (modifier) used in teaching

   teaching aids

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Other Word Forms

• nonteaching adjective
• self-teaching adjective

Etymology

Origin of teaching

First recorded in 1125–75, teaching is from the Middle English word teching. See teach, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

For Paul, a wildlife photographer for more than 20 years, teaching Caitlyn has been a new experience too.

From BBC

I’m in my second year teaching high-school English, and I don’t know how much longer I can pretend students sitting under LED lights while staring at screens is normal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Universities exist for the sake of teaching and research.

From The Wall Street Journal

She started her fitness career as a trauma-informed yoga instructor more than a decade ago, teaching classes at One Down Dog and Equinox before becoming a certified strength trainer.

From Los Angeles Times

Francis's papacy heralded several reforms to the Catholic Church, but on many of its teachings, he was a traditionalist.

From BBC

Related Words

• coaching
• cultivation
• culture
• discipline
• guidance
• instruction
• learning
• reading
• schooling
• training
• tutoring