student teacher

noun

Synonyms of student teachernext
: a student who is engaged in practice teaching

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The student teacher – who had somehow found herself in charge of editing a dozen 10-year olds – returned gentle critiques. — Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Oct. 2025 Seriguchi defended the single-digit number of student teachers placed in San Francisco. — Michael Barba, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Aug. 2024 Eleven students, a security guard and a special education student teacher also were wounded. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026 Working in schools helps student teachers deepen their knowledge not only of teaching but also of how schools, families and communities work together. — Gail Richmond, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for student teacher

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First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of student teacher was in 1847

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“Student teacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student%20teacher. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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