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evening school

American  

noun

  1. night school.


Etymology

Origin of evening school

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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Shift workers might not have the same time and leeway as white-collar employees to attend evening school board meetings or morning parent coffees.

From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2023

Luke Knox died Wednesday evening, school officials said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2022

At the start of the evening, school bells rang and, as the master program dictated, “Petra dressed as schoolteacher” appeared, wearing glasses.

From New York Times • May 29, 2015

Yet on a recent evening, school was precisely where the young British singer found herself.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2014

In connection with the institute an evening school would be held, the educational session to last from October to May.

From The Bristol Royal Mail Post, Telegraph, and Telephone by Tombs, Robert Charles

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