basic training

noun

: the initial period of training of a military recruit

Examples of basic training in a Sentence

Our son is in basic training.
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Sotiropoulos will be joining the National Guard, with basic training likely at Fort Jackson in South Carolina and job training in military intelligence in Arizona. Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025 For many young recruits, basic training also represents their introduction to adult life and the responsibilities that come with it. Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025 Gilbert completed basic training at Parris Island and graduated in May, and both Sanders and Latham were there to cheer him on. Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024 Following Zack’s arduous journey through both a grueling basic training overseen by tough Gunnery Sergeant Foley (Gossett) and a trial-by-fire relationship with local factory worker Paula (Winger), Hackford’s gripping film moves from personal tragedy to crowd-pleasing finale. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for basic training

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First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of basic training was in 1914

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“Basic training.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basic%20training. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

basic training

noun
: the first part of training for a military recruit

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