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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Doggett now says that Austin has an unusually large number of air traffic control trainees at the moment. Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 Rice spent 16 years there, rising from management trainee to senior vice president of store operations, and also held senior leadership roles at Office Depot and Toys R Us. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 July 2025 Langston said these parameters are due to the geographical locations of the trainees, rather than any limitations on facilities or equipment. Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2025 The celebration will include swag bags, memorable moments with Shelter to Soldier trainees, graduates and team members, and a lively silent and live auction, emceed by Clint Bell. Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for trainee

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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 1 Aug. 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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