beginner
noun
be·gin·ner
bi-ˈgi-nər 
bē-
: one that begins something
especially
: an inexperienced person
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although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress
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Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Join DeBary Hall staff for a fun evening full of beginner line dances to various music genres.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is tough for beginners, especially given that Henry is left with no armor or weapons to defend himself with after the prologue.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The store also hosts events, from beginner D&D sessions to Yu-Gi-Oh! weekly tournaments.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for beginner
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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beginner. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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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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