community college

noun

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

Examples of community college in a Sentence

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The foundation plans to grant scholarships to 10 or 11 students attending trade schools, community colleges and four-year universities. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026 The program complements recurring career workshops, led by my colleagues on the nursing school faculty offered within local high schools, community colleges, and historically Black colleges and universities in the Atlanta region. Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026 Our community colleges will play a lead role in offering programs that prepare workers for the tech jobs of the future. Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 8 May 2026 However, access remained restricted for students and staff at several schools including UC Davis, Sacramento State and the Los Rios community colleges. Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for community college

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of community college was in 1922

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“Community college.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20college. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

community college

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

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