teacher
//ˈtiː.t͡ʃəː//
formalForms
- Plural
- teachers
Definitions
1.A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.
- Tom knew that Mary was a teacher.
- My mother is a psychology teacher.
- She looks like a teacher.
2.The index finger; the forefinger.
- Tom knew that Mary was a teacher.
- My mother is a psychology teacher.
- She looks like a teacher.
3.An indication; a lesson.
- But if the last two years are a teacher, look for the bombastic tweets to resume before sunrise.
4.The second highest office in the Aaronic priesthood, held by priesthood holders of at least the age of 14.
- Tom knew that Mary was a teacher.
- My mother is a psychology teacher.
- She looks like a teacher.
Frequency
Overall
Very common· #416
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Uncommon
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Very common
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Synonyms
Etymology
From Middle English techere, equivalent to teach + -er.
More at teach.