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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The trainee role is the one that quietly never gets posted. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Created in the K-pop mold, the girl group has gone from green trainees to global sensations with something to say. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 25 June 2026 The fear of retaliation is strong, especially for new employees — as these former trainees explained. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 26 June 2026 Harlin then recalled a tense moment on Mindhunters, which followed a group of FBI trainees who are taken to a remote island for simulation training. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 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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