public school

noun

1

: an endowed secondary boarding school in Great Britain offering a classical curriculum and preparation for the universities or public service

2

: a free tax-supported school controlled by a local governmental authority

Examples of public school in a Sentence

Both of their sons attend public school.

Recent Examples on the Web

In Boston, declining enrollment in public schools has prompted difficult conversations about school consolidation because fewer children are entering the pipeline at the earliest stages. —Tina Dello Russo, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026

Patrick has advocated for prayer and Ten Commandments postings in public schools. —ABC News, 9 May 2026

Concerns touch on schools, vaccines, workplaces and more Patrick has advocated for prayer and Ten Commandments postings in public schools. —Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026

Florida has relied on Hillsdale previously, using it as a model in 2023 for the conservative transformation of New College of Florida in Sarasota and asking Hillsdale professors in 2020 to consult on public school standards and curriculum. —Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for public school

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Kids Definition

public school

noun

1

: a British private school that gives a liberal education and prepares students for the universities

2

: an elementary or secondary school supported by taxes and operated by a local government