adult education

noun

Examples of adult education in a Sentence

The university offers a popular program of adult education.
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Debbie McIntyre, a 62-year-old adult education teacher in Georgetown, Ky., is among them. Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025 Debbie McIntyre, a 62-year-old adult education teacher in Georgetown, Kentucky, is among them. Matt Sedensky, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025 New Girl saw Jess get laid off and fill the gaps with adult education and subbing before rising to become a vice principal and principal. James Mercadante, EW.com, 6 May 2025 There are others, and there is certainly room for more collaborations between Connecticut employers and adult education programs. Larry Covino, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025 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 28 Jun. 2025.

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