lessons

les-sons · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of lesson; multiple periods of instruction or classes.

  2. 2.

    Multiple things learned through experience; pieces of wisdom or insight.

  3. 3.

    A course of instruction in a particular subject.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    lessons learned — insights gained from experience, especially mistakes
  • •
    take lessons — to receive instruction in a skill
  • •
    give lessons — to teach or instruct

Related words

See also: classes, education, instruction, lesson
Synonyms: classes, instructions, tutorials

Etymology

From Old French lecon + plural -s. The plural form is commonly used when referring to a series or course of instruction.