after-school

adjective

af·​ter-school ˈaf-tər-ˌskül How to pronounce after-school (audio)
: happening or done after the end of the school day
after-school activities/programs

Examples of after-school in a Sentence

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The Titanic award went to Homework Hub, an after-school program, Hobart Parks Director Julie Mandon said. Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 Adzick saw an opening for something a little more polished, proceeding to create fashions that are designed to move from the pickleball court to coffee runs and after-school activities without an outfit change needed. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026 Staggered work schedules, after-school activities, and the sheer unpredictability of modern life mean that getting everyone to the table at the same time is harder than ever. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026 Carrington said the nonprofit will offer an after-school program where children can play computer games, learn traffic safety and build financial literacy skills. Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for after-school

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of after-school was in 1909

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“After-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after-school. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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