summer school
Americannoun
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summer schools
plural
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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
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Etymology
Origin of summer school
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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The beach is currently covered by lifeguards every day during the summer school holidays, but local residents said the service was needed for longer.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The state’s schools—once among the U.S.’s worst-performing—have made gains with intensive tutoring, mandatory summer school for struggling pupils and a back-to-basics approach that emphasizes phonics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
During summer school, Ruiz said, she was called into a classroom where kindergartners were repeating their parents’ worries — often, what parents heard on the news — but not understanding the gravity of the situation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2025
Mountain rescuers are urging people to ensure they plan their adventures as they brace themselves for an influx of visitors during the summer school holidays.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2025
I don’t really want anyone knowing I’m in summer school.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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