trainee [trey-nee] ExamplesWord Origin See more synonyms for trainee on Thesaurus.com noun
- a person being trained, especially in a vocation; apprentice.
- an enlisted person undergoing military training.
Origin of trainee First recorded in 1840–50; train + -ee Related Words for trainee cadet, learner, pupil, apprentice, tenderfoot, novitiate, colt, novice, recruit, neophyte, newcomer, abecedarian, student, rookie, amateur, tyro, starter, greenhorn Examples from the Web for trainee Contemporary Examples of trainee
A trainee pharmacist standing near the blast lost an eye and suffered head injuries.
Hezbollah and Assad Plan Offensive On Jihadists In Yabrud
Jamie Dettmer
January 31, 2014
The instructors would launch a trainee every thirty seconds and challenge him to pass the guy ahead of him.
Inside Seal Team Six by Don Mann Excerpt
Don Mann
December 4, 2011
Being a former Ducasse trainee, this book hallmarks classic fine dining (although French style) desserts.
Jansen Chan
December 7, 2010
The policewoman-in-training had just scored 38 out of 40 in target practice, an exceptional score for any trainee, male or female.
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
July 31, 2010
“He had no reason for it,” Kurth said of the Afghan trainee who killed his men.
Jessica Stone
March 23, 2010
Historical Examples of trainee
If the service psis were on his trail, he’d show them how good a trainee he was.
John Victor Peterson
But, as a trainee, I’m not supposed to meddle in business transactions.
John Victor Peterson
This second platoon, the day platoon, works primarily one-man squads, and our two-man squads are trainee squads.
Warren Commission (12 of 26): Hearings Vol. XII (of 15)
The President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
We were in the market for a trainee to learn this simple photoprint process.
Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15)
The President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
In other words, you had a trainee with you, and that is the reason you were not alone?
Warren Commission (3 of 26): Hearings Vol. III (of 15)
The President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
British Dictionary definitions for trainee trainee noun
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- a person undergoing training
- (as modifier)a trainee journalist
Word Origin and History for trainee n.