trade school

noun

: a secondary school teaching the skilled trades

Examples of trade school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For his next step, Damari wants to attend trade school to become an electrician or HVAC technician. Sammy Caiola, NPR, 4 June 2024 While some choose to attend an alternative trade school or forgo college altogether, most graduates opt to enroll in college in a bid for independence. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 June 2024 Finally, do not forget that my office can award scholarships to students and returning adults for higher education through college, trade school, and apprenticeship programs. Susan McComas, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2024 While their peers are looking forward to college or a trade school, these teens are facing possible prison sentences. Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for trade school 

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Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trade school was in 1829

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“Trade school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20school. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

trade school

noun
: a secondary school teaching the skilled trades

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