journeyman

CEFRB2

/ˈd͡ʒɝnimən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A competent but undistinguished tradesman, especially one who works, and is paid by the day.

Examples

  • He became a journeyman after completing his apprenticeship.

  • He worked as a journeyman plumber for five years.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A player who plays on many different teams during the course of his career.

  2. A tradesman who has served an apprenticeship and is employed by a master tradesman.

  3. A tradesman who has completed an apprenticeship or equivalent educational path in a trade.

More examples

In context

  • The journeyman electrician worked on the new building.

  • Everyone must follow safety guidelines whether you're an apprentice, journeyman, or even master electrician.

  • The Los Angeles Lakers added journeyman forward Bob McAdoo to their roster in hopes that he could help them win a title.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English jorneman; from journe (from Old French jornee (“a day's work, a journey”)) and mon; equivalent to journey + -man.