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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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The trainees who remain at the facility typically advance into other operations, safety or engineering roles. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025 The 2026 Flower Show garden will be built with the help of apprentices and trainees from the King's Foundation and highlight the craftsmanship of the foundation's woodworking students and graduates. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025 This model, built on a legacy of on-the-job training in Japanese corporations, has evolved into a step-by-step pipeline that transforms temporary trainees into long-term contributors to Japan’s economy. Gracia Liu-Farrer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2025 Keonho spent three years as a trainee. Billboard Brasil, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2025 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 29 Nov. 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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