training school
Americannoun
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a school that provides training in some art, profession, or vocation.
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an institution for the care of juvenile delinquents.
Etymology
Origin of training school
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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Despite some defeats against Andy, Jamie was still very much on track for a professional singles career until a negative experience at an LTA training school in Cambridge in his very early teens.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Min Aung Hlaing was born in Dawei city in Myanmar's elongated southern reach, studying at university before enrolling into officer training school -- albeit on his third attempt.
From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025
Patterson established the first training school for sales at his Dayton, Ohio, factory in 1893.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
Then, in her mid-20s, after fostering a pooch with serious behavioral issues, she decided to attend a training school specializing in service and therapy dogs and companion pets.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2024
The instructor of the beauty training school had to lop off these soggy clumps to make my hair even again.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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