noun C1 Advanced Uncommon

apprenticeship

uh-PREHN-tihs-shihp

Apprenticeship (noun) means a period of time spent training in a trade under an experienced worker, often combining paid work with study. Example: “He completed a four-year apprenticeship as an electrician.”

noun

A period of time spent training in a trade under an experienced worker, often combining paid work with study.

"He completed a four-year apprenticeship as an electrician."

"The company offers apprenticeships to school leavers."

How to Use Apprenticeship

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA structured, hands-on training scheme for learning a trade or profession.

Common pairings

start an apprenticeship apprenticeship scheme complete an apprenticeship

Word Forms

apprenticeships plural

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Etymology

Formed from apprentice plus the suffix -ship, which turns a role into the state or system around it (compare friendship, leadership).

Rhymes for apprenticeship

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “apprenticeship” mean?

The word “apprenticeship” means a period of time spent training in a trade under an experienced worker, often combining paid work with study. In plain terms, a structured, hands-on training scheme for learning a trade or profession.

How do you pronounce “apprenticeship”?

“Apprenticeship” is pronounced uh-PREHN-tihs-shihp (/əˈpɹɛn.tɪs.ʃɪp/ in IPA).

How do you use “apprenticeship” in a sentence?

Here is “apprenticeship” used in a sentence: “He completed a four-year apprenticeship as an electrician.”

What part of speech is “apprenticeship”?

“Apprenticeship” is a noun.

Is “apprenticeship” a common word?

“Apprenticeship” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.