trainee

noun

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

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The incident unfolded when Deputy Jose Rivera and a deputy trainee responded to a call for an assault and battery investigation at a home in Volusia County March 1, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Dashevsky, who writes about AI, says these features are especially helpful for trainees working long hours. Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026 Police said trainees learned how to use an investigative tool to analyze online data, identify trafficking patterns and find victims. Tory Wegerski, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 The film was shot on location around Taranaki, with support from Taranaki whānui (tribes), including trainee positions for Taranaki uri (descendants). Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026 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 26 Apr. 2026.

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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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