beginner
noun
be·gin·ner
bi-ˈgi-nər 
bē-
: one that begins something
especially
: an inexperienced person
Examples of beginner in a Sentence
although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress
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Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Who a Rucking Vest Is For Buyers range from beginners walking the neighborhood to elite athletes chasing competition standards.
—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
For those looking for simple car camping (beginner) Each of these campgrounds are in Angeles National Forest, offer piped water and vault toilets, and have sites with picnic tables, parking spots and campfire rings.
—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Many of the forecast heat index values look like bowling scores for beginners.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beginner. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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beginner
noun
be·gin·ner
bi-ˈgin-ər
: a person who is beginning something or doing something for the first time : an inexperienced person
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