night school
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of night school
First recorded in 1520–30
Example Sentences
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Many are also beginners at education: Most had to be enrolled in the "first grade", said Silmang Pierre Ndior, an official at the Soeur Marie Luc Vaderloge literacy centre where they attend night school.
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
Both, said the colleague, “really liked the night school crowd over the prep school crowd.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
He changed jobs again, picking up better-paying day labor shifts, and said he no longer hoped to attend night school.
From New York Times ● Apr. 17, 2023
"She went to night school, while my sisters were really small. Five kids all under the age of 10, while learning this new language. So to me she's this massive inspiration," said Bethany.
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2022
What if Helen got a job and if, in addition to his usual course load, Ralph taught summer school and night school?
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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