Internship
ˈɪntɜːrnʃɪp
Definitions
A temporary position, often for students or recent graduates, involving practical work experience in a particular field or industry.
ˈɪntɜːrnʃɪp
A period of practical work experience.
She landed an internship at a marketing firm.
💡 Simply: An internship is like a short-term job where you get to learn and try out a career. Imagine you love animals, and you get to work at a vet's office for a while, helping out and learning how to take care of them. That’s an internship!
👶 For kids: A special kind of job where you learn a new skill and practice what you've learned.
More Examples
The internship provided valuable real-world experience.
He hopes to secure an internship related to computer science.
How It's Used
"Many college students seek internships during the summer."
"The company offers internships to gain experience."
From French *internat* (boarding school), influenced by English *internal*. Originally referred to a period of training, especially for medical graduates.
Initially used to describe medical training, the term broadened to encompass practical training in various fields over the 20th century.
Memory tip
Think of a student 'in turn' learning the ropes of a profession.