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normal school

American

noun

(formerly) a school offering a two-year course and certification to high school graduates preparing to be teachers, especially elementary-school teachers.

Normal School British

noun

(in France, and formerly England, the US, and Canada) a school or institution for training teachers

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Etymology

Origin of normal school

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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In every area, childminders play a crucial role in plugging gaps in care, especially outside of normal school hours, but this data shows that they are, on average, £55 a week more than holiday clubs.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2025

“These assemblies have ended up creating a disruption to normal school activities and has also left many students feeling unsafe and unwelcome.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2024

The legislation also allowed space for professional development for teachers within a normal school day.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

Because I was a television actor, I wasn't being considered for films, so after a season would end, I'd just go back to my normal school.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2023

He had a sister, who had been sent to America with him at the same time to live with the uncle, who would graduate from normal school this year.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway

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