internship
/ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: internships
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A job taken by a student in order to learn a profession or trade.
Noun
Examples
From the job seeker's point of view, however, it may be best to stay in school for an internship—if you can afford the time and expense. That way, some career advisers say, you can maximize your marketability to get the hottest job at the highest possible salary.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A job taken by a student in order to learn a profession or trade. — The first year of a medical residency.
NounRegister: US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “internship” mean?
A job taken by a student in order to learn a profession or trade.
Is “internship” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.