edu

American  

[ee-dee-yoo] / ˈiˈdiˈyu /

1. (on the internet) a top-level domain appearing as a suffix on domain names used for postsecondary educational institutions in the United States.

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edu British  

abbreviation

1. an educational establishment

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Etymology

Origin of edu

First recorded in 1985–90; by shortening of education ( def. ) or educational ( def. )

Example Sentences

Estonia is the first in a series of countries where OpenAI hopes to start rolling out its education product ChatGPT Edu to secondary school students.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

In terms of player recruitment, Forest have spent close to £200m on new players since the summer, a strategy that Edu – given his remit – has been central to.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Nuno was sacked largely because of a breakdown in relations with Edu, with Ange Postecoglou and Sean Dyche suffering the same fate.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Edu Exposito thrashed home another for Espanyol from long range but it was scant consolation for a side who started the season brilliantly but are now without a win in eight, although they remain sixth.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Maurice de Luze, Edu Meyer, Countess Annesley, Mrs. Harvey Thomas, and Souv. de Maria Zozaya, are all remarkable for their strong and brilliant colouring.

From Roses and Rose Growing by Kingsley, Rose Georgina