self-trained
- a word derived from train.
Example Sentences
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The self-trained engineer Philo Farnsworth built the first all-electronic TV system in 1927 using his “image dissector,” which converted the picture into electric current.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
My first dog, Orla, was self-trained, but despite our strong bond, obedience became an issue.
From BBC • Dec. 2, 2023
“Some of us went to college to learn puppetry, or acting schools, etc., but Megan is a self-trained ventriloquist — something none of us have done.”
From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2022
Claim to Fame: Mr. Sebbag is a self-trained caterer-turned-chef who parlayed his wildly theatrical cooking style into high-profile restaurant stints and collaborations with lifestyle brands.
From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2022
In the end, being long self-trained in taking despair sitting down, I managed very easily to keep my seat.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
