APPRENTICE AS A NOUN

Noun

apprentice (plural apprentices)

1. A trainee, especially in a skilled trade. quotations ▼
2. (historical) One who is bound by indentures or by legal agreement to serve a tradesperson, or other person, for a certain time, with a view to learn the art, or trade, in which his master is bound to instruct him.
3. (dated) One not well versed in a subject; a tyro or newbie.

Derived terms

• seaman apprentice

See also

• journeyman
• masterman
• master
• trainee