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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Businesses say a range of factors put them off hiring apprentices.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
What is an apprenticeship and how much are apprentices paid?
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
But he warns that if training becomes too narrow, apprentices can end up lacking a proper understanding of materials, methods, tooling, quality and process.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Tolman founder Chris Tolman says what Priestley is learning sets him apart from apprentices in mainstream car dealerships, who, due to digital tools, are increasingly becoming "just fitters".
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
“The Empire tried forcing apprentices on me for years, but I didn’t find one until I caught Darin spying on me from up there.”
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
