trainee

noun

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

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Since many trainees aren’t fluent in English, part of the training involves taking English classes to become more proficient in the language. Gary Stern, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 Christian Santos, Pino’s trainee, stands silently nearby, shifting his feet. Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025 Her career was one of service to our patients, our providers, our trainees, and the communities McLaren is honored to serve. Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 29 Dec. 2024 But putting aside the bangs, the baby oil, and that bathing scene, what worked so well about Jacinto’s former Jedi trainee lured to the dark side was his ability to convey bone-deep resentment and bitter disgust without much dialogue. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trainee 

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 Jan. 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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