apprentice
noun
a person who works for another in order to learn a trade.
apprentices
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pluralof apprentice.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof apprentice (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
apprenticenouna person who works for another in order to learn a trade.
Example Sentences
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There are different rates of pay for apprentices, external depending on their age and what stage of apprenticeship they are in.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
At the event at the Ironworkers Training Center in La Palma organized by labor leaders to oppose the wealth tax, apprentices attended workshops about rigging and collective bargaining rights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
As Murano island’s glass factories face exorbitant energy costs, a shrinking pool of skilled apprentices and competition from counterfeits, the Seguso brand remains one of the last practitioners of the art form.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
He said that apprentices are also beneficial to employers, since their salaries are low and they tend to be better learners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
Then Shady oversaw the process with the watchful eye of a master craftsman, wanting each of his apprentices to learn the art of his trade.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
