prep school

noun

Examples of prep school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But because Martin did not have a scholarship available – and also coming off the shoulder surgery – Carter opted to play one season at a prep school, Brewster Academy in New Hampshire. Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024 Crossroads School, a Santa Monica prep school, held a prom at Bootsy Bellows a few years after the Milken event. Andrew Zucker, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024 But after a postgraduate year at a prep school in Connecticut, Maryland coach John Tillman expressed interest, and DeMaio joined Anthony with the Terps. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2024 Prince William became friends with Thomas during their time at their prep school Ludgrove, while Harry was a contemporary of Henry. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for prep school 

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First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of prep school was in 1829

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“Prep school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prep%20school. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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