amateurs

noun

Definition of amateursnext
plural of amateur
1
as in tinkerers
a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession an amateur photographer who has won a number of photo contests

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2
as in beginners
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science a homemade doghouse that looked like it was built by an amateur who hadn't mastered basic carpentry

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  1. beginners
  2. enthusiasts
  3. novices
Noun
  • The Easy Joy is the entry level, offering short radius turns that are easy for beginners to carve at slower speeds on groomed terrain.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • For many beginners, there is a notion that the cheaper an asset is, the better its chances to grow.
    Anastasia Chernikova, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of beginners
Noun
  • Hey there, listeners, future callers and cooking enthusiasts.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
  • From January 7 to January 10, 2025, buyers, builders and enthusiasts will gather in Las Vegas to demonstrate, explore and discuss the latest and most impactful developments in business and consumer technology.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of enthusiasts
Noun
  • Specialized equipment and massive tires from the factory help novices gain confidence when traversing through mud, creeks and sand dunes.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This expression is packed in a sleek new bottle and appeals to whiskey novices and connoisseurs alike.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of novices
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