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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Trolling for walleyes can prove challenging for beginners.
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M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 20 June 2024
There’s also a 20-meter spa-like pool, as well as classes that include reformer Pilates, triathlon swimming, rocket yoga, Brazilian jiu jitsu and swimming lessons for beginners.
—Luis Campuzano, WWD, 15 June 2024
While this is a guide for beginners, covering the very basics of walleye fishing, there’s also some expert knowledge tucked into this overview, so anglers of all experience levels can get something out of it.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 13 June 2024
Each foreign trekker, whether beginner or expert, depends on at least one Sherpa, often several.
—Bhadra Sharma, New York Times, 11 June 2024
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M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 20 June 2024
There’s also a 20-meter spa-like pool, as well as classes that include reformer Pilates, triathlon swimming, rocket yoga, Brazilian jiu jitsu and swimming lessons for beginners.
—Luis Campuzano, WWD, 15 June 2024
While this is a guide for beginners, covering the very basics of walleye fishing, there’s also some expert knowledge tucked into this overview, so anglers of all experience levels can get something out of it.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 13 June 2024
Each foreign trekker, whether beginner or expert, depends on at least one Sherpa, often several.
—Bhadra Sharma, New York Times, 11 June 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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