school · noun /skuːl/
Word family
Nouns: school, preschool, schooling, preschooler
Adjectives: preschool
Verbs: school
school (PLACE)
A1 C or U a place where children go to be educated
Dictionary examples:
an elementary/secondary school
Central School
What school do you go to?
The kids walk to school.
She drives the kids to school every morning.
I went to school with Luke's brother.
How come Emily wasn't in school today?
Which school do you go to?
school lunch/uniforms
Learner example:
I don't like going to school by bus. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)
school (TIME)
A2 U the time that you spend at school
Dictionary examples:
before/after school
School let out early today.
School starts at 8:30 and ends at 2:30.
Learner example:
We met before school at 8 o'clock [in the] morning. (Skills for Life (Entry 2); A2; Croatian)
a dance/language/riding, etc. school
A2 a place where you can study a particular subject
Dictionary example:
She goes to an acting school on Saturdays.
Learner example:
I went to the dance school in our town. (Preliminary English Test; B1; German)
school (COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY)
B1 a college or university, or a part of a college or university where students study a particular subject
Dictionary examples:
She's in graduate school now.
We were in school together at the University of Michigan.
law/medical/business school
