Journeyman

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɜːrniˌmæn/

Definitions of journeyman

noun a skilled worker or tradesperson who has completed an apprenticeship and is considered competent in their trade

Example Sentences

A1 A journeyman is someone who is learning a skill or trade.

A2 The journeyman worked under the supervision of a master craftsman.

B1 After completing his apprenticeship, he became a journeyman in the carpentry trade.

B2 The journeyman's expertise and experience were evident in his work.

C1 The journeyman was highly respected in his field and often mentored younger craftsmen.

C2 As a journeyman, he was skilled enough to work independently and take on complex projects.

Examples of journeyman in a Sentence

formal The journeyman carpenter had years of experience working on various construction projects.

informal My dad is a journeyman electrician and he can fix just about anything.

slang I heard that new guy is just a journeyman when it comes to playing basketball.

figurative As a journeyman in the art world, she had mastered her craft and was ready to showcase her work to the world.

Grammatical Forms of journeyman

• past tense: journeyed
• plural: journeymen
• comparative: more journeyman
• superlative: most journeyman
• present tense: journeys
• future tense: will journey
• perfect tense: have journeyed
• continuous tense: is journeying
• singular: journeyman
• positive degree: journeyman
• infinitive: to journey
• gerund: journeying
• participle: journeying

Origin and Evolution of journeyman

First Known Use: 1350 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'journeyman' originated in medieval Europe, specifically in the guild system where skilled craftsmen would work for different masters to gain experience and knowledge in their trade.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a skilled worker who had completed their apprenticeship but was not yet a master craftsman, the term 'journeyman' has evolved to also signify a proficient or experienced worker in a particular field, regardless of formal apprenticeship training.