training school

noun

Synonyms of training schoolnext
1
: a school preparing students for a particular occupation
2
: a correctional institution for the custody and reeducation of juvenile delinquents

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And this robot training school is a pretty good reflection of that. — New Atlas, 25 May 2026 Raye and her two backing vocalists are doing choreographed dance moves a la the Motown training school. — Peter Larsen, Daily News, 13 May 2026 Graduates go on to technical training schools in San Antonio and elsewhere. — Sig Christenson, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Feb. 2026 The four-runway airport, owned by the Broward County Aviation Department, is often used by flight-training schools and small planes owned by residents. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for training school

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of training school was in 1712

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