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 ceremony had nearly ended when Mariah approached the trainee, tapped him out and placed a cord over his shoulder — a deeply meaningful military tradition typically shared between close family or friends. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025 Lundgren began his career in 1975 as a trainee with Bullock’s, a division of Federated, which eventually was taken over by Macy’s. David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025 And unlike academics supported largely by tuition or endowments, HSPH researchers typically have had to bring in nearly all of their own research funds, including to cover their own salaries and those of staff and trainees. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025 After the first group of trainees, mostly middle-class, English-speaking, and with military connections, more and more refugees coming from more rural areas or with lower proficiency levels also entered the industry. Arabelle Sicardi, Allure, 9 Oct. 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 Oct. 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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