preparatory school

noun

1
: a usually private school preparing students primarily for college
2
British : a private elementary school preparing students primarily for British public schools

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In season 2 of Bel-Air, Ali took on a recurring role as Mrs. Hughes, Ashley’s English literature teacher at preparatory school. Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024 What to know about Oxbridge Academy Barron is set to graduate from Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach, Florida, an elite preparatory school for grades six through 12. Natasha Lovato, USA TODAY, 16 May 2024 Oxbridge Academy is a private preparatory school for grades 6-12. Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 17 May 2024 The future of the private college preparatory school was ultimately spared through a legal settlement last summer with parents and alumni who had sued the institution’s interim head of the school and board of trustees. Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for preparatory school 

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of preparatory school was in 1822

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“Preparatory school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preparatory%20school. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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preparatory school

noun
1
: a usually private school preparing students primarily for college
2
British : a private elementary school preparing students primarily for public schools

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