course load
noun
the number of courses or classroom hours a student is registered for in a given period of schooling.
course loads
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pluralof course load.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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College students today juggle heavy course loads, internships, part-time and full-time jobs, and the pressure to build strong résumés.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026
There are, of course, loads of out-of-town visitors here for MLB festivities.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 9, 2023
Critics and mental health advocates have argued that instead of being forced to withdrawal or remain full-time, Yale students should be given options such as reducing course loads or attending part-time.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 30, 2022
Full-time faculty members have been given new contracts requiring them to shoulder heavier course loads.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2019
New cadets’ days often begin with a 5:20 a.m. muster, followed by rigorous physical training, memorization of rules, cleaning of barracks, and full academic course loads.
From New York Times ● May 4, 2018
