afterschool
adjective
for students and taking place after they finish their day in school, usually in the late afternoon.
after-school
-
a variation of
afterschool.
Example Sentences
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It isn’t long, however, before things start to go awry, and it becomes clear that something more sinister than an after-school punishment is going on here.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
And when you’re talking about third places, it’s worth remembering we’ve systematically defunded after-school programs, orchestras, art programs, senior centers.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2026
They soon enrolled me in after-school dance lessons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
States are expected to spend the money on youth mental health programs, crisis lines, after-school activities and digital literacy, though final decisions rest with state legislatures.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
And what did that mean for the after-school rock band?
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
