extracurricular

adjective

ex·​tra·​cur·​ric·​u·​lar ˌek-strə-kə-ˈri-kyə-lər 

1

: not falling within the scope of a regular curriculum

specifically : of or relating to officially or semiofficially approved and usually organized student activities (such as athletics) connected with school and usually carrying no academic credit

extracurricular sports

2

a

: lying outside one's regular duties or routine

b

: extramarital

extracurricular noun

Synonyms

• adulterate
• adulterine
• adulterous
• extramarital
• two-timing

Examples of extracurricular in a Sentence

hired a private detective to investigate her husband's extracurricular activities

Recent Examples on the Web

Lice outbreaks fell sharply during the early days of the pandemic when most children were not allowed to go to school or day care or engage in extracurricular activities. —Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 28 June 2024

The contest, which tested multiple canines on their extracurricular activities and not so cute appearances. —Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024

Hobbies Are at the Head of the Pack There's nothing wrong with a dad having a good hobby or extracurricular activity. —Devonne Goode, Parents, 13 June 2024

The district's decision is due to concerns over road conditions in some parts of the county and frigid temperatures, according to a post by JCPS on social media site X. All extracurricular and athletic activities have also been cancelled for the day. —Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

extracurricular

adjective

ex·​tra·​cur·​ric·​u·​lar ˌek-strə-kə-ˈrik-yə-lər 

: of or relating to those activities (as athletics) that are offered by a school but are not part of the course of study