charm school
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of charm school
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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For extra income, he worked home-repair jobs and she started a charm school to teach Black girls how to model.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Fans of the 1992 movie might remember the scenes detailing the makeup and “look” required of players and the charm school they attended.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2022
By 2012, she had started running a charm school for transgender youths, providing lessons in etiquette and comportment while instilling confidence and strength in her students.
From Washington Post • Jun. 27, 2022
Mama Gloria, as she was known, operated her charm school out of the Center on Halsted, a community center for L.G.B.T.Q. people in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.
From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2022
Taylor made a mental note that when she returned home and won Miss Teen Dream, she’d start a charm school for clueless college boys.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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