after-school
adjective
af·ter-school
ˈaf-tər-ˌskül 
: happening or done after the end of the school day
after-school activities/programs
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Milwaukee after-school programs are getting a boost in funds and support for bringing music opportunities to kids – thanks to Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
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Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Most of the roughly 200 episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger have the moralizing flavor of after-school specials, albeit weirdly violent ones.
—Chris Klimek, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
For instance, do summer and after-school programs qualify?
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
The investigation further revealed that Meza had taken numerous photos of the pair appearing to drink, holding marijuana blunts, and spending time together during after-school activities, the outlet said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Most of the roughly 200 episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger have the moralizing flavor of after-school specials, albeit weirdly violent ones.
—Chris Klimek, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
For instance, do summer and after-school programs qualify?
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
The investigation further revealed that Meza had taken numerous photos of the pair appearing to drink, holding marijuana blunts, and spending time together during after-school activities, the outlet said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for after-school
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“After-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after-school. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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