summer school

sum·mer school

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Definitions of summer school words

noun summer school study programs offered by a school, college, or university during the summer to those who wish to obtain their degrees more quickly, who must make up credits, or who wish to supplement their education. 1
noun summer school a school offering such programs. 1
noun summer school classes held in summertime 1
variable noun summer school A summer school is an educational course on a particular subject that is run during the summer. The students usually stay at the place where the summer school is being held. 0
variable noun summer school Summer school is a summer term at a school, college, or university, for example for students who need extra teaching or who want to take extra courses. 0
noun summer school a school, academic course, etc, held during the summer 0

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1870-75

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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