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

Other trade schools and community colleges are reporting similar spikes in interest, as more students look for alternatives to four-year universities. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 9 July 2026

California lawmakers secured billions of dollars for public schools, community colleges, special education students and more in the 2026-2027 state budget. — Charlie Borla, Oc Register, 9 July 2026

When students don’t have the basic skills, they are sent to the nearby community college, often over the summer, to catch up. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Why not spend public money on public colleges, community colleges, child care and health care, not another account? — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 7 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