trainee

noun

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

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Whetro said the program creates an uplifting environment for the young trainees. — Julianna Mejia july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 Through in-person and online classes, the trainees became experts on using Ikea’s digital room-planning tools. — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 July 2026 Attending physicians is one of the most limited resources in a hospital, a fact not changed by having trainees during rounds. — Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for trainee

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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

noun
train·​ee trā-ˈnē How to pronounce trainee (audio)
: a person who is being trained for a job

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