teachable moment

noun

US
: a time that is favorable for teaching something, such as proper behavior

Examples of teachable moment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
This astonishing case has become a national teachable moment in France – and internationally - where rape and domestic abuse are a skyrocketing threat. Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 The Veronica Mars and The Good Place star was able to extinguish the fire, and decided to turn it into a teachable moment for her daughters. EW.com, 7 Oct. 2024 The lecture then transforms into a teachable moment as T.I. begins breaking down how having a gun that doesn’t belong to you or some miscellaneous drugs in your possession could lead to a run-in with the police and even land them in jail. Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 25 Sep. 2024 Use the opportunity as a teachable moment that can emphasize the significance of the solution. Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 Comparing brands and reviewing ingredients together could make for a teachable moment. Taryn Brooke, Allure, 20 June 2024 Bob Britton Castro Valley Jury duty is justice’s teachable moment My understanding and appreciation for the rule of law began with my jury service in a murder trial. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 7 June 2024 Best Prime Baby Toy Deals For babies, everything is a teachable moment. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 9 Oct. 2023 Also, reframe the situation and look at it as a teachable moment. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 7 Dec. 2023

Dictionary Entries Near teachable moment

Cite this Entry

“Teachable moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teachable%20moment. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!