trainee

1 of 2

noun (1)

train·​ee trā-ˈnē 

: one that is being trained especially for a job

traineeship

trā-ˈnē-ˌship 

noun

traineeship

2 of 2

noun (2)

train·​ee·​ship trāˈnēˌship 

: the position or status of a trainee

specifically : one involving a program of advanced training and study especially in a medical science and usually bearing a stipend and allowances (as for travel)

Examples of trainee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Older monks, many in gold robes, silently corrected the trainees who were bustling along the rows, bearing ceremonial objects. — Pico Iyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026

The series premiered Sunday night, introducing audiences to Kyle Chandler as the legendary Lantern Hal Jordan and his trainee John Stewart (played by Aaron Pierre). — Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026

Hal’s gut tells him aliens are involved, which means he and his trainee won’t be shooed away by the local sheriff, no matter how well-intentioned her urgings may be. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026

Whether the Macons will turn out to be allies, enemies, or some of both to the Lantern and his trainee—who aren’t such a united front themselves—is one early question. — Judy Berman, Time, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1833, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for trainee

• be
• bee
• bree
• cree
• fee
• flea
• flee
• free
• gee
• ghee
• glee
• he

Kids Definition

trainee

noun

train·​ee trā-ˈnē 

: a person who is being trained for a job