English · Work & Business
apprenticeship
/əˈpren.tɪs.ʃɪp/
[/əˈpren.tɪs.ʃɪp/]
learning a trade on the job
Advancednoun
Definition
A period of time spent learning a skilled trade by working under an experienced person.
Example
He learned to be an electrician through a four-year apprenticeship with a local company.
He learned to be an electrician through a four-year apprenticeship with a local company.
Etymology
From 'apprentice' (Old French 'aprentis', from 'aprendre', to learn) plus '-ship'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for skilled trades and crafts, often combining work and study.