homeschool


home·school

verb \ˈhōm-ˌskül\

Definition of HOMESCHOOL

intransitive verb
: to teach school subjects to one's children at home
transitive verb
: to teach (one's children) at home

Examples of HOMESCHOOL

  1. They homeschooled both their children.
  2. Parents who homeschool are meeting on Thursday.

First Known Use of HOMESCHOOL

1980

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