tutor
noun
a person employed to instruct another in some branch or branches of learning, especially a private instructor.
tutors
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pluralof tutor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof tutor (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
tutornouna person employed to instruct another in some branch or branches of learning, especially a private instructor.
Example Sentences
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Quintessentially, a global concierge firm whose U.S. memberships begin at $25,000 a year, has handled preschool applications, pet procurement and six-month family sabbaticals with traveling tutors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Some use AI-based tutors that tailor the curriculum to the child’s individual needs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Michelle Crumm said that when her three children were in high school, they worked part time as tutors and on a golf course.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
He grew up surrounded by privilege, educated by private tutors, and trained from a young age to defend the monarchy.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2026
I have nothing against tutors, but that was Camille’s back-up plan before she got the internship.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
