n.
Pronunciation: -m ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from journey journey, a day's labor + man
Date: 15th century
1 : a worker who has learned a trade and works for another person usually by the day
2 : an experienced reliable worker, athlete, or performer especially as distinguished from one who is brilliant or colorful <a good journeyman trumpeter ― New Yorker> <a journeyman outfielder>