course of study

noun phrase

Synonyms of course of studynext
1
: curriculum
2
: course sense 4a

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Consider a new course of study. — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026 Students design their own course of study across disciplines from the ground up. — Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Suddenly, a new long-distance trip, course of study, or leap of faith starts calling your name. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025 My mother’s course of study probably furnished them both with lists of novels and critical texts to spend their days with. — Andrea Bajani, New Yorker, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for course of study

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of course of study was in 1647

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“Course of study.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/course%20of%20study. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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