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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One of the trainees was Samuel Kim — also known as Samuel — who released new K-pop music in 2024 and 2025, after taking a five-year break, according to AsiaOne Backstage. Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025 Prior to working in startups, Michael spent eight years working in media and entertainment, first as an agent trainee and agent at The William Morris Agency and then as Director of Business Development at Will Smith’s production company, Overbrook Entertainment. Mike Palank, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025 But now, some long-sought after trainees are leaving to pursue careers with more financial stability. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025 Martinez, Machitar’s trainee who later became his partner, was seriously injured in the same crash but was able to return to duty late last year. Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trainee

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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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 11 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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