Journeyman

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /ˈdʒɝnimÉ™n/
• RP IPA: /ˈdʒɜːnimÉ™n/

Origin

Old French jornee ("a day's work, a journey") + -man

Full definition of journeyman

Noun

1. a tradesman who has served an apprenticeship and is employed by a master tradesman
• 1851, Herman Melville, ," ... toiling away, calm and collected as a journeyman joiner engaged for the year.
2. a competent but undistinguished tradesman, especially one who works, and is paid by the day
3. (sports) a player who plays on many different teams during the course of his careerThe Los Angeles Lakers added journeyman forward Bob McAdoo to their roster in hopes that he could help them win a title.