internship

[ in-turn-ship ]

noun

1. the state or condition of being an intern.
2. the period during which a person serves as an intern.
3. any official or formal program to provide practical experience for beginners in an occupation or profession:

   an internship for management trainees.

4. a position as a participant in such a program:

   She has accepted an internship in a law firm.

5. any period of time during which a beginner acquires experience in an occupation, profession, or pursuit:

   She had a long internship before starting her own recording studio.

ˈinternship

/ ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp /

noun

1. the position of being an intern or the period during which a person is an intern

Word History and Origins

Origin of internship¹

First recorded in 1900–05; intern ¹ + -ship

Example Sentences

"Ruben was one of the best students and for that reason he had a one-week internship at Manchester United," says Antonio Veloso - professor at the Faculty of Human Kinetics at the University of Lisbon.

From BBC

Ruben Amorim learned how to become a football manager during an internship under Jose Mourinho at Manchester United - six years on he is being talked about as the club's potential new manager.

From BBC

At my current internship, I've gotten to see just how many interesting, fulfilling roles there are within a healthcare company — and they don't all require an advanced degree.

From Salon

One of the top five greatest days of my life was at my first magazine internship when the editors announced that everything in the beauty closet must go.

From Los Angeles Times

During his senior year, he landed an internship with the Boston Police Department, and was hopeful of being hired after graduation.

From Los Angeles Times