mentee

noun

men·​tee men-ˈtē 

: one who is being mentored : protégé

… nearly all the mentees opted to remain in the sciences …

—Sally Rubenstone

Examples of mentee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet, having worked alongside many younger Latinos through their philanthropic work, the couple have seen the talent present in the community and have full confidence in the future success of their mentees. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Young and old can learn from each other, not as mentors and mentees, but as equals. — Gloria Steinem, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

Now Wallace, who was Buckert’s first mentee, tries to get other people into birding as well. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026

Some of my favorite moments in my career have come from having mentors and engaging with mentees along the way. — Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

ment(or) entry 1 + -ee entry 1

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mentee

• aplenty
• placentae
• plenty
• senti
• twenty