day school

noun

: an elementary or secondary school held on weekdays
specifically : a private school without boarding facilities

Examples of day school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Listen to this article Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed three bills, including a measure (HB 1109) that will create a state program to help boost security at Jewish day schools and preschools. News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2024 The business offers puppy classes where dogs learn basic obedience and commands, as well as puppy training day school, where staff members pick up your dog each day for training and drop your pal back off at home later that night. Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2024 During puppy training day school, dogs learn good manners, crate training, potty training and more. Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2024 The Truxton Training school was eventually closed in 1937, after another Hualapai day school opened up in the nearby town of Peach Springs, which led to the demolition of many of the buildings. Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for day school 

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Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of day school was in 1718

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“Day school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20school. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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