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

The institution is also currently seeking a dean for its inaugural academic year. — News Desk, Artforum, 23 July 2026

Last month, the NCAA Division I Council approved a system that provides five years of eligibility beginning at the start of the academic year following an athlete’s 19th birthday or upon full-time enrollment in college, whichever comes sooner. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026

Cruz wants to finalize a deal before the college sports season begins in late August, to give athletes and colleges some certainty heading into the academic year. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 July 2026

Watson previously attended the prestigious school during the 2011-12 academic year as part of the Visiting Student Program. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 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