teacher

noun

teach·​er ˈtē-chər 

1

: one that teaches

especially : one whose occupation is to instruct

2

: a Latter-day Saint ranking above a deacon in the Aaronic priesthood

Synonyms of teacher

• educator
• instructor

Examples of teacher in a Sentence

Experience is a good teacher.

She is a first-grade teacher.

a teacher of driver's education

Recent Examples on the Web

From parents getting their students ready for school, bus drivers getting them there, the nurses, cafeteria staff, teachers. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026

Franklin spent the first 29 years of his career in Sand Springs Public Schools as a special education teacher, principal and district administrator. —Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 31 Mar. 2026

Taylor said that many newer teachers — who have to contend with initial classroom supply costs and escalating student loan payments — and KCPS staff fall into the growing number of people whose wages aren’t keeping up with the rising cost of essentials. —Thomas White, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026

Granieri was pretty certain her son had ADHD, but his teachers didn't think so. —Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing teacher

• head teacher
• parent-teacher association
• student teacher
• substitute teacher
• supply teacher
• teacher's pet

Rhymes for teacher

• bleacher
• creature
• feature
• preacher
• reacher
• schoolteacher

Kids Definition

teacher

noun

teach·​er ˈtē-chər 

: one that teaches

especially : a person whose occupation is to instruct