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

Joel Rosario will be aboard second-favorite Maximum Bourbon, a D’Amato trainee who won his most recent race on April 30 at Churchill Downs. — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026

In a separate incident, Camara was a trainee when Alejandro Sanchez was killed during a struggle with deputies in 2018. — Trevor Morgan, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

Researchers who lack federal or institutional support, especially trainees and early career scientists, are often unable to share their work and access professional development opportunities. — Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

The labels assembled the group on the 2023 competition series A2K (America2Korea), which ran Western performers through the idol audition and trainee process. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 17 July 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