Main Entry: ¹ap·pren·tice

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈpren-təs\

Function: noun

Usage: often attributive

Etymology: Middle English aprentis, from Anglo-French apprentiz, from aprendre to learn, from Latin apprendere, apprehendere

Date: 14th century

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