Bible school
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Bible school
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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His former pastor said McClain had in earlier years devoted hours to his church and organized food and activities for hundreds of children in a vacation-time Bible school.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
A Christian Bible school in Riverside County was ordered to cease operations after a recent state hearing into multiple allegations over failures to properly educate and maintain records.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2024
Despite his losses he picked himself up and carried on, throwing himself into Bible school and working at a church.
From BBC • Aug. 19, 2023
It’s been a key activity this summer, between golf camp, swim camp and vacation Bible school.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 13, 2023
Wishbone stuck his head out the window, his ears flapping like crazy in the wind, while me and Howard sang Bible school songs.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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