noun

interning

ihn-TUR-nihng

Interning (noun) means the act of working as an intern to gain experience in a field. Example: “Interning at the hospital gave her a real feel for the job.”

noun

The act of working as an intern to gain experience in a field.

"Interning at the hospital gave her a real feel for the job."

How to use interning

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe activity of doing an internship — working temporarily, often unpaid, to learn a trade or profession.

Common pairings

interning at a company interning over the summer

Word forms

internings plural

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Rhymes for interning

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Frequently asked questions

What does “interning” mean?

The word “interning” means the act of working as an intern to gain experience in a field. In plain terms, the activity of doing an internship — working temporarily, often unpaid, to learn a trade or profession.

How do you pronounce “interning”?

“Interning” is pronounced ihn-TUR-nihng (/ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)nɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “interning” in a sentence?

Here is “interning” used in a sentence: “Interning at the hospital gave her a real feel for the job.”

What part of speech is “interning”?

“Interning” is a noun.