Word Games Pro Dictionary
tutor
One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 5
- Starts with
- T
- Ends with
- R
- Contains
- UTO
- Scrabble score
- 5
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
Listen
Audio Pronunciation
Meaning
Definitions
noun
One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.
“He passed the difficult class with help from his tutor.”
A university officer responsible for students in a particular hall.
One who has the charge of a child or pupil and his estate; a guardian.
(trading card games) A card that allows you to search your deck for one or more other cards.
verb
To instruct or teach, especially an individual or small group.
“To help pay her tuition, the college student began to tutor high school students in calculus and physics.”
To treat with authority or sternness.
In context
Example Sentences
He passed the difficult class with help from his tutor.
To help pay her tuition, the college student began to tutor high school students in calculus and physics.
Similar words