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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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Bang on beginner-rider category.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
Those who aren’t sure which paddle to buy will benefit from the Gearbox GX6 Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle, which features a carbon-fiber core that’s great for both beginners and experts alike.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
There are dozens of foods to forage in Florida that do not have toxic lookalikes and are easy for a beginner to identify.
—Robin Greenfield, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beginner. Accessed 17 Mar. 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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