Schools

British  

/ skuːlz /

plural noun

1. the medieval Schoolmen collectively

2. 1. the Examination Schools, the University building in which examinations are held

   2. informal the Second Public Examination for the degree of Bachelor of Arts; finals

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Example Sentences

Schools and colleges are also exploring electric fleet purchases, dealer Dinesh Raj Pandeya said, signalling a shift beyond individual commuters.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

He has worked for an international law firm and, according to his campaign website, served as chief legal officer and general counsel for California Schools VEBA, a public employee benefits organization.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The body also inspects some independent schools in England, while others are assessed by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Wichita Public Schools is “working to restrict open YouTube browsing,” a spokeswoman said, after learning over time that the platform’s own “restricted” content-filtering mode “isn’t sufficient for the way algorithms and short-form content have evolved.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Schools reopened; people returned to their normal routines.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah