Definition

1. Noun:
   • A temporary position providing practical experience: An "internship" is a fixed period of work experience, often for students or recent graduates, within an organization to gain professional training and experience in a particular field.
   • The position or period of being an intern: It refers specifically to the role or the duration of time one works as an intern.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She completed a summer internship at a marketing firm.
  • The university requires all engineering students to do an internship before graduation.
  • His internship at the hospital provided invaluable clinical experience.

Advanced Usage

• "to serve an internship": to complete a period of work as an intern.
  • He is serving his internship at a prestigious law firm.
• "internship program": a structured program offered by an organization for interns.
  • The company's paid internship program is highly competitive.

Variants and Related Words

• Intern (n): A person who holds an internship position.
  • The interns attended a training workshop.
• Intern (v): To work as an intern or to detain someone.
  • She will intern at the museum this semester. (Note: This verb form relates to the experience, not the detention meaning.)
• Internship can be modified by field: .

Synonyms

• Apprenticeship: A period of training in a trade, often more hands-on and skill-based.
• Traineeship: A position focused on training, similar to an internship.
• Clerkship: Specifically used for practical training in law or medicine.

Related Phrases

• "Secure an internship": to obtain an internship position.
  • He worked hard to secure an internship for the summer.
• "Internship supervisor": the person who oversees and mentors an intern.
  • My internship supervisor provided excellent guidance.

Related Idioms

• "A foot in the door": While not containing the word "internship," this idiom describes the opportunity an internship often provides—an initial step into an industry or company.
  • She hopes the internship will give her a foot in the door at the tech company.

Noun

1. the position of a medical intern