noun
internship
IHN-turn-shihp
noun
1
A temporary position, often for a student, aimed at gaining work experience in a particular field.
"She landed a summer internship at a design studio."
How to Use Internship
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short-term job, often unpaid or low-paid, that gives someone hands-on experience in a career field.
Common pairings
summer internship
paid internship
land an internship
Word Forms
internships plural
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Etymology
From intern plus the suffix -ship.