teacher — a person who teaches, especially in a school
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who teaches, especially in a school
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtiːtʃər/
Example Sentences
- The teacher gave us homework on Friday - what a way to ruin the weekend!
- She has been working as a teacher for over twenty years.
- The teacher caught me passing notes and made me read it aloud to the class.
teacher
NOUN[/ˈtiːtʃər/]
a person who teaches, especially in a school
Image coming soon
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'tæcan,' meaning 'to teach' or 'to show.' Through Middle English, the form evolved into the modern 'teach,' with the agent suffix '-er' (one who does) added to create 'teacher,' literally meaning 'one who teaches.'
Breakdown
teach (to instruct, show) + -er (agent suffix, one who performs an action). The root 'teach' traces to Old English 'tæcan,' of Germanic origin.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher gave us homework on Friday - what a way to ruin the weekend!”
“She has been working as a teacher for over twenty years.”
“The teacher caught me passing notes and made me read it aloud to the class.”
“Our English teacher speaks three languages fluently.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.