trainee

noun

train·​ee trā-ˈnē How to pronounce trainee (audio)
Synonyms of traineenext
: one that is being trained especially for a job
traineeship noun

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The trainees will work across a range of different departments on the show. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 May 2026 Almost 200 civilian employees work other jobs at the agency, and 55 trainees are preparing to transfer to full-time positions. Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026 The non-military pediatrics residency programs with the lowest number of IMG trainees are overwhelmingly university programs (11/15). Sarah Mohiuddin, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026 It was decided by Kingsley Coman, the former PSG trainee who eventually starred in Munich. ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026 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 5 May. 2026.

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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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