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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With fewer trainees at the start of the talent pipeline, organizations are likely to face a thinner shortlist for the CFO seat in the future. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 Dragoi says in the here and now, the team’s results underscore the important role played by sleep, especially for trainees or those learning new skills. — Sean McCabe, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 An abstract painting by Walker features in Kindred’s show, signalled by the artist’s former profession as a trainee dancer at the Royal Ballet School. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The series centers on Yun Hwa, a trainee painter who unwittingly releases a stranger trapped inside a painting for half a century. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 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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