teaching
1 of 2noun
teach·ing ˈtē-chiŋ 
1
: the act, practice, or profession of a teacher
2
: something taught
especially : doctrine
the teachings of Confucius
teaching
2 of 2adjective
: of, relating to, used for, or engaged in teaching
a teaching aid
the teaching profession
a teaching assistant
Synonyms
Noun
- education
- instruction
- schooling
- training
- tuition
- tutelage
- tutoring
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Noun He went into teaching after college. a chemist who has devoted his career to teaching, even though he could have made a lot more money in an industrial job
Recent Examples on the Web
Sandi Dolbee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 In the latest issue, The Future of Everything explores what’s ahead for education, from the pandemic’s long-lasting impact on a generation of students to new roles for tech in teaching reading. Jonathan D. Rockoff, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 According to her resume, Campbell’s closest brush with a teaching position appears to be running her own piano, guitar and singing tutoring business headquartered from her apartment. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2022 Cooper, a native of Oswego, is in her fifth year teaching art at Oak Lawn Community High School. Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 That, of course, wouldn’t have been much of a teaching moment. Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 All three found new teaching jobs in other states, indicating that existing regulations fail to keep dangerous teachers from students. USA Today, 15 Sep. 2022 From Rosalin Acosta After about 12 years, my parents landed jobs in their teaching vocations — my mom as a bilingual first-grade teacher in Jersey City and my dad as a high school teacher in Union City. Rosalin Acosta, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Speaking with the station Monday, Sarah Kramer praised her late friend for her exceptional teaching skills. Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 Sharon Lurye And Rebecca Griesbach, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2022 But the challenges are related more to hiring, especially for non-teaching staff positions. Sharon Lurye, al, 12 Sep. 2022 Teaching and non-teaching positions available include bus drivers, campus supervisors, child nutrition assistants, food service professionals, health clerks, instructional aides and assistants, maintenance workers, noon duty supervisors, and nurses. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2022 To that end, the state has been running a pro-teaching campaign on social media. Sara Randazzo, WSJ, 16 Aug. 2022 The student category here includes undergraduate, post-graduate students, and PhD, besides research scholars and non-teaching staff. Mimansa Verma, Quartz, 11 July 2022 Local 99 of Service Employees International Union, the largest union for non-teaching employees, is supporting Brenes, as are charter school advocates. Howard Blumestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2022 Local 99 of Service Employees International Union, which represents most non-teaching campus workers, has called for a voice in safety matters. Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2022 Leading up to the strike, the district had hundreds of vacancies for educators and non-teaching classified staff, putting a strain on employees, union leaders said. Melissa Gomezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2022 See More
Noun
The teaching won’t end when the televisions are turned off. Sandi Dolbee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 In the latest issue, The Future of Everything explores what’s ahead for education, from the pandemic’s long-lasting impact on a generation of students to new roles for tech in teaching reading. Jonathan D. Rockoff, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 According to her resume, Campbell’s closest brush with a teaching position appears to be running her own piano, guitar and singing tutoring business headquartered from her apartment. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2022 Cooper, a native of Oswego, is in her fifth year teaching art at Oak Lawn Community High School. Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 That, of course, wouldn’t have been much of a teaching moment. Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 All three found new teaching jobs in other states, indicating that existing regulations fail to keep dangerous teachers from students. USA Today, 15 Sep. 2022 From Rosalin Acosta After about 12 years, my parents landed jobs in their teaching vocations — my mom as a bilingual first-grade teacher in Jersey City and my dad as a high school teacher in Union City. Rosalin Acosta, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Speaking with the station Monday, Sarah Kramer praised her late friend for her exceptional teaching skills. Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 Adjective
But the challenges are related more to hiring, especially for non-teaching staff positions. Sharon Lurye And Rebecca Griesbach, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2022 But the challenges are related more to hiring, especially for non-teaching staff positions. Sharon Lurye, al, 12 Sep. 2022 Teaching and non-teaching positions available include bus drivers, campus supervisors, child nutrition assistants, food service professionals, health clerks, instructional aides and assistants, maintenance workers, noon duty supervisors, and nurses. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2022 To that end, the state has been running a pro-teaching campaign on social media. Sara Randazzo, WSJ, 16 Aug. 2022 The student category here includes undergraduate, post-graduate students, and PhD, besides research scholars and non-teaching staff. Mimansa Verma, Quartz, 11 July 2022 Local 99 of Service Employees International Union, the largest union for non-teaching employees, is supporting Brenes, as are charter school advocates. Howard Blumestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2022 Local 99 of Service Employees International Union, which represents most non-teaching campus workers, has called for a voice in safety matters. Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2022 Leading up to the strike, the district had hundreds of vacancies for educators and non-teaching classified staff, putting a strain on employees, union leaders said. Melissa Gomezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1615, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing teaching
Kids Definition
teaching
noun
1
: the duties or profession of a teacher
2
: something taught
We studied the philosopher's teachings.
teaching 1 of 2
noun
as in education
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another a chemist who has devoted his career to teaching, even though he could have made a lot more money in an industrial job Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- education
- schooling
- instruction
- training
- tutoring
- tuition
- pedagogy
- preparation
- coaching
- development
- tutelage
- cultivation
- nurturing
- conditioning
- pedagogics
- didactics
- higher education
- higher learning
- improvement
- enlightenment
- guidance
- readying
- direction
- edification
- nurturance
teaching
2 of 2verb
as in educating
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field a master gardener taught us about the basics of organic gardening Synonyms & Similar Words
- educating
- schooling
- training
- tutoring
- instructing
- indoctrinating
- coaching
- lecturing
- preaching
- mentoring
- guiding
- lessoning
- preparing
- catechizing
- grounding
- homeschooling
- informing
- drilling
- inculcating
- reteaching
- moralizing
- instilling
- habilitating
- retraining
- edifying
- priming
- reeducating
- leading
- introducing
- rearing
- enlightening
- qualifying
- directing
- implanting
- familiarizing
- showing
- reschooling
- versing
- fitting
- briefing
- initiating
- imparting (to)