private school

noun

: a school that is established, conducted, and primarily supported by a nongovernmental agency

Examples of private school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Public schools also face more competition than ever, including homeschooling, private schools and online schooling options. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

The law does not apply to private schools or university students. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Familes that earned too much to qualify and far too little to afford private school tuition, so their child stayed in a school that wasn’t working. — Erika Donalds, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

And not Pembroke, who — according to the lawsuit — allowed Jones to teach at the prestigious private school despite being warned of his alleged misconduct at the charter school. — Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for private school

• ampoule
• bascule
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• guayule
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• whirlpool