community college

noun

: a 2-year government-supported college that offers an associate degree

Examples of community college in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After graduation, Coyne continued taking community college courses while pondering her next steps. — Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program is a collaboration between the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the state's community college system to provide job-specific training to prospective employees. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Linked Learning steps in by partnering with schools and guiding students on how to earn college credit through dual community college enrollment, internships and industry certifications. — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Now, a bill moving through the Legislature seeks to expand that provision to student health centers at community colleges. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for community college

• acknowledge
• precollege
• foreknowledge
• haulage
• knowledge

Kids Definition

community college

noun

: a public junior college that fits its instruction to the community's needs