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journeyman

The correct spelling is journeyman.

How to pronounce journeyman

noun

IPA: /ˈdʒɜːnimən/

Say it like: Jow-rne-yma-n

The correct spelling is journeyman. A tradesman who has served an apprenticeship and is employed by a master tradesman For example: "The Los Angeles Lakers added journeyman forward Bob McAdoo to their roster in hopes that he could help them win a title."

Usage Examples

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

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A tradesman who has served an apprenticeship and is employed by a master tradesman
  2. 2.A competent but undistinguished tradesman, especially one who works, and is paid by the day
  3. 3.A player who plays on many different teams during the course of his career

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