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Teacher Definition & Meaning

teacher
noun
  1. a person whose occupation is teaching
  2. a personified abstraction that teaches; "books were his teachers"; "experience is a demanding teacher"

"Teacher" in song lyrics

See how teacher is used in real songs:

  • "On Tuesday there's Sareesa, she's my homeroom teacher"
    2 Live Crew — My Seven Bizzos
  • "Wide open with banged out cutlery from a slang mouth teacher"
    Aesop Rock f/ El-P — We're Famous
  • "The woods righteous teacher"
    Almighty f/ Solomon Childs — Now or Never

Usage tips for "teacher"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "teacher" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for teacher to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does teacher mean?
a person whose occupation is teaching a personified abstraction that teaches; "books were his teachers"; "experience is a demanding teacher"
What part of speech is teacher?
Teacher is a noun.
How many definitions does teacher have?
Teacher has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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