adult education

noun

Examples of adult education in a Sentence

The university offers a popular program of adult education.
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The buildings served alternative education, adult education, and community programs. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 26 Jan. 2026 The community college serves 80,000 students annually through all semesters, adult education, continuing education and dual credit in a service area the size of Connecticut. Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026 The Texas Workforce Commission shared with The News details about workforce programs such as apprenticeships, adult education and child care for eligible low- and moderate-income families. Alison Saldanha, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026 The building, also referred to as Highlander Park, houses an online academy for K-12 students and adult education programs. Carley Lanich, IndyStar, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adult education

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of adult education was in 1814

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“Adult education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adult%20education. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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