after-school

adjective

af·​ter-school ˈaf-tər-ˌskül 

: happening or done after the end of the school day

after-school activities/programs

Examples of after-school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The city will launch a pilot program called The Loop, a free after-school transportation route that helps young people get to libraries, rec centers and other safe spaces. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2025

One of our biggest needs is a dedicated recreational facility that serves both youth and seniors—providing safe, engaging spaces for after-school programs, wellness activities, and community connection. —Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025

Though her fascination for fashion design sprouted at a young age, a high school after-school program pulled everything into context for her. —Essence, 17 Apr. 2025

Since its founding in 2008, Miami Music Project has provided tuition-free after-school music education to more than 33,000 students across 60 zip codes in Miami-Dade County. —Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for after-school

• minuscule
• molecule
• overrule
• poiseuille
• reticule
• ridicule
• vestibule
• ampoule
• bascule
• carpool
• cesspool
• ferrule