externship

noun

ˈek-ˌstərn-ˌship How to pronounce externship (audio)
Definition of externshipnext
as in internship
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career prior to graduation from the culinary school he had served an externship as a sous chef at a high-end restaurant

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Recent Examples of externship Somerville graduated from the University of Maryland in 2018 and completed an externship at UTA prior to joining Brillstein in 2021. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026 After graduating, Justin completed a six-month externship at three-star Michelin restaurant Le Bernardin in New York City. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 High school students will have access to a catalog of internships, externships and volunteer opportunities statewide. — Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026 My externship was at the Grand Traverse Resort. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for externship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for externship
  1. internship
  2. apprenticeship
Noun
  • On the talent front, Seah said Taiwanese talent is already working at Weta’s studios in Wellington and the aim is to offer internships at its locations around the world.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Weta may offer them internships at its offices in Wellington, Melbourne and Vancouver.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of internship
Noun
  • Pechenuk also favors speeding up building permits and expanding job and apprenticeship opportunities.
    — Jose Fabian, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Join or register an apprenticeship program through a union training center, an ABC chapter or a community college, and give one person ownership of it.
    — Alok Chanani, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of apprenticeship

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“Externship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externship. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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