apprentice
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noun, often attributive \ə-ˈpren-təs\Definition of APPRENTICE
1
a : one bound by indenture to serve another for a prescribed period with a view to learning an art or trade b : one who is learning by practical experience under skilled workers a trade, art, or calling
2
: an inexperienced person : novice <an apprentice in cooking>
— ap·pren·tice·ship \-tə(sh)-ˌship, -təs-ˌship\ noun
See Examples of APPRENTICE
- <decided to be an apprentice to an electrician after he graduated>
- <aware that she's only an apprentice in the medical field, she readily defers to her more experienced colleagues>
Origin of APPRENTICE
Middle English aprentis, from Anglo-French apprentiz, from aprendre to learn, from Latin apprendere, apprehendere
First Known Use: 14th century
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Rhymes with APPRENTICE
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verbapprenticedapprentic·ing
Definition of APPRENTICE
transitive verb
: to set at work as an apprentice; especially : to bind to an apprenticeship by contract or indenture
intransitive verb
: to serve as an apprentice
Examples of APPRENTICE
- He apprenticed with a master carpenter for two years.
First Known Use of APPRENTICE
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