academy
noun
a secondary or high school, especially a private one.
academies
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pluralof academy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Unlike in England, in Wales there are no academies or free schools.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Tickets to events featuring him are often sold out, applications to darting academies are reported to be at an all-time high and the Briton has transcended the sport.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
After playing for youth academies such as Arsenal, West Ham United and Chelsea, Gabriel signed with Manchester United at age 11.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Kings, presidents and military academies have wrestled with versions of that question for millennia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
“None of the academies even showed up this time around.”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
