trainee

noun

train·​ee trā-ˈnē How to pronounce trainee (audio)
: one that is being trained especially for a job
traineeship noun

Examples of trainee in a Sentence

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The 'why wall' In a room at Fort Jackson next to the paved outdoor area where trainees strain through sweaty workouts, one wall is covered in scribbled-on sticky notes. Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025 As one of the most prolific K-pop artists in the industry, MONSTA X becane an inspiration for many trainees and newer K-pop acts, including the fictional boy band, The Saja Boys. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Students include international trainees from foreign nations. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025 Having any of Chan's trainees around will ensure that Brand New Day stands out in the MCU franchise. Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trainee

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trainee was in 1833

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“Trainee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trainee. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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trainee

noun
train·​ee trā-ˈnē How to pronounce trainee (audio)
: a person who is being trained for a job

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