summer school
Americannoun
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summer schools
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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.
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a school offering such programs.
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Etymology
Origin of summer school
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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The state’s schools—once among the U.S.’s worst-performing—have made gains with intensive tutoring, mandatory summer school for struggling pupils and a back-to-basics approach that emphasizes phonics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Mountain rescuers are urging people to ensure they plan their adventures as they brace themselves for an influx of visitors during the summer school holidays.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2025
It was his second day of summer school at UCLA, so he didn’t answer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2025
Eric impressed Cronin by moving to Los Angeles in May, a month before the start of summer school, and showing up in the gym each morning for two-hour workouts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2025
I’m staring summer school in the face, so there’s no real hurry.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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