summer school
Americannoun
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study programs offered by a school, college, or university during the summer to those who wish to obtain their degrees more quickly, who must make up credits, or who wish to supplement their education.
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a school offering such programs.
noun
Etymology
Origin of summer school
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Amy Cribb, an access coordinator at Swansea University, is part of a team running outreach sessions at schools and colleges and a free summer school for people who are under-represented at university, including young carers.
From BBC • Aug. 9, 2025
It was his second day of summer school at UCLA, so he didn’t answer.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025
The summer school for young journalists was hosted by Charles University.
From BBC • Aug. 31, 2024
Season 3 finds Ava back from a summer school course that turned her into a real leader.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2024
I didn’t judge Skye when she failed math and had to do summer school.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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