Vocabulary Entry

prentice

|noun • verb • adjective

noun

A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, often having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.

Example Sentences

"He served as an apprentice to a master carpenter."

"Many traditional crafts require an apprentice to learn the skills properly."

"After five years, she graduated from her apprenticeship and became a full-fledged chef."

verb

Example Sentences

"The blacksmith apprenticed the young lad in the ways of metalwork."

"She decided to apprentice under a famous artist to improve her painting skills."

"In the past, many children were apprenticed to learn a family business."

adjective

Example Sentences

"He took on an apprentice role to gain more experience in the industry."

"The apprentice duties included cleaning and basic tasks."

"She wore an apprentice badge to signify her training status."