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

The application asks students about their extracurricular activities but also gives a chance to explain any limited opportunities to explore them. —Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025

Slow parenting is an approach that encourages taking a break from the constant need to plan outings and extracurricular activities for your kids—especially if you’re both feeling burnt out by the time the weekend arrives. —Alex Vance, Parents, 30 Jan. 2025

Miles gives in to the club, and the teachers return to school with RJ ecstatic about his new extracurricular activity. —Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025

They could also be used for athletic, extracurricular or other activities. —Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025

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