beginner

[ bih-gin-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that begins.
2. a person who has begun begun a course of instruction or is learning the fundamentals:

   swimming for beginners.

3. a person who is inexperienced; novice.

beginner

/ bɪˈɡɪnə /

noun

1. a person who has just started to do or learn something; novice

Word History and Origins

Origin of beginner¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; begin, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Skill level: Geared toward beginner and intermediate walkers, although some walks can be more challenging if the group is willing, Murillo said.

From Los Angeles Times

Distance: Lengths vary depending on difficulty; beginner walks are typically less than three miles, moderate difficulty around four to five miles.

From Los Angeles Times

For Tom Anderson, founder of Tom Anderson Guitarworks, who’s been a mentor and “second father” to Blackwell for 22 years, watching him go from a beginner to a skillful craftsman isn’t a surprise.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the North Shore Ohana School of Surfing, waves can reach 2 to 4 feet high in beginner spots during the summer and up to 8 feet in the winter.

From Los Angeles Times

For the novice or beginner, I recommend taking a look at the cold cuts.

From Salon

Related Words

• learner
• neophyte
• newcomer
• novice