extracurricular

adjective

ex·​tra·​cur·​ric·​u·​lar ˌek-strə-kə-ˈri-kyə-lər 

1

: not falling within the scope of a regular curriculum

specifically : of or relating to officially or semiofficially approved and usually organized student activities (such as athletics) connected with school and usually carrying no academic credit

extracurricular sports

2

a

: lying outside one's regular duties or routine

b

: extramarital

extracurricular noun

Synonyms of extracurricular

• extramarital
• adulterous

Examples of extracurricular in a Sentence

hired a private detective to investigate her husband's extracurricular activities

Recent Examples on the Web

Not just a popular student extracurricular, mariachi culture is a staple and deep-seated form of entertainment across Las Vegas. — Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Parents also mentioned frustration with school leadership, limited extracurricular activities and inadequate special education services. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Too many schools are overcrowded, lack adequate mental health professionals and lack arts and extracurricular programming. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Berry is responsible for their son's private school tuition, 100% of his extracurricular activities and his health care. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for extracurricular

• periarticular
• supraclavicular
• acicular
• articular
• curricular
• cuticular
• funicular
• lenticular
• navicular
• particular
• radicular
• reticular

Kids Definition

extracurricular

adjective

ex·​tra·​cur·​ric·​u·​lar ˌek-strə-kə-ˈrik-yə-lər 

: of or relating to those activities (as athletics) that are offered by a school but are not part of the course of study