beginner
noun
be·gin·ner
bi-ˈgi-nər 
bē-
: one that begins something
especially
: an inexperienced person
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Examples of beginner in a Sentence
although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress
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John Meyer, The Denver Post, 18 May 2024
For beginners, a pair with a high cuff and a brake is recommended for stability and safety.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2024
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 23 May. 2024.
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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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