trainee
noun
a person being trained, especially in a vocation; apprentice.
trainees
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pluralof trainee.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The protest was led by parents of the 43 teacher trainees from Ayotzinapa, who led the procession to the capital's main square, where the government palace is located.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
She declined to disclose her salary, but trainees in her field are reported to make $70,000 to $80,000.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
Macauley credited the progress to a "beautiful partnership" between herself, her students and other trainees.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
The talent pool McKinnon pulls from includes theater managers, retired projectionists, trainees from specialized college programs and even workers in other professions who take PTO for the occasion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
“I don’t understand what the man could be thinking! You’re just trainees, for heaven’s sake!”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
