English · Work & Business
internship
/ˈɪn.tɜːrn.ʃɪp/
[/ˈɪn.tɜːrn.ʃɪp/]
temporary work experience
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A period of work, often for a student or new graduate, done to gain experience in a particular field.
Example
During her summer internship at the newspaper, she learned how to write real news stories.
During her summer internship at the newspaper, she learned how to write real news stories.
Etymology
From 'intern' (French 'interne', from Latin 'internus', inward) plus '-ship'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for students gaining early career experience.