noun
teacher
Someone who helps others learn, especially as a profession.
Our teacher explains fractions using slices of a paper pizza.
Etymology
The older verb means showing or instructing. The agent ending names the person guiding others toward knowledge or skill.
More examples
- My piano teacher helps me practice difficult passages.
- The teachers meet after school to plan lessons.
- You don't need a classroom to be a good teacher.
Forms
teacher · teachers
teach verb — Help someone gain knowledge or skills.
Similar words
- instructor
- Often teaches a specific skill or practical subject.
- tutor
- Usually teaches one person or a small group.
- educator
- Broader professional term that can include school administrators.