probationer

noun

pro·​ba·​tion·​er prō-ˈbā-sh(ə-)nər 

1

: a person (such as a newly admitted student nurse) whose fitness is being tested during a trial period

2

: a convicted offender on probation

Examples of probationer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Experts say this allows specialized teams to focus on intense monitoring of a smaller caseload of high-risk offenders, while lower-risk probationers are left to newer officers. —Paige Pfleger, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2025

The News also reported that the rearrest rate of probationers — a key agency indicator — has climbed during her tenure despite Holmes’ claims to the contrary. —Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025

Meanwhile, probationers are left with little supervision. —Jason Henry, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025

Criticizing probation officers, including for seeing another’s probationer, and when she was told the interaction felt like bullying, saying one was no longer allowed in her chambers. —Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 4 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for probationer

• stationer

Kids Definition

probationer

noun

pro·​ba·​tion·​er prō-ˈbā-sh(ə-)nər 

: a person who is on probation

Legal Definition

probationer

noun

pro·​ba·​tion·​er prō-ˈbā-shə-nər 

: one (as an offender or employee) who is on probation