social studies

American  

noun

1. a course of instruction in an elementary or secondary school comprising such subjects as history, geography, civics, etc.

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social studies British  

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the study of how people live and organize themselves in society, embracing geography, history, economics, and other subjects

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Etymology

Origin of social studies

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

“The first is something that worked very well last year in social studies, so I’d like to try it again with you.”

From Literature

Later, just before lunch, when it was time for social studies, Mrs. Tracy clasped her hands together and looked around to get everyone’s attention.

From Literature

Amanda Barnett, who co-founded the $21,500-a-year school three years ago, said the holdback program includes college visits and, in place of social studies, “an athletic personal development program” that covers NIL strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Later that night, while Jonah was sitting at his desk doing his social studies homework, Katherine shoved her way into his room.

From Literature

Mom walked across the room and laid the envelope on his desk, beside his social studies book.

From Literature