academic year

noun

: the annual period of sessions of an educational institution usually beginning in September and ending in June

Examples of academic year in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During the 1994-95 academic year, Leckey accepted another fellowship, this time at the Freedom Forum Media Studies Center at Columbia University in New York. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

However, rates are already higher for loans taken out during the 2026-27 academic year based on the last 10-year Treasury note auction in May, which took effect July 1. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Students who have already purchased the Den Pass for the 2026-2027 academic year will be reimbursed. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

All full-time faculty were sent a notice over the summer that they are expected to teach 24 credit hours per academic year by 2027-2028, with a transition year this academic year. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for academic year

• adhere
• ameer
• amir
• appear
• arrear
• astir
• austere
• career
• cashier
• cohere
• compere
• emir