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

Their vote comes as taxing entities across Wyandotte County, like public school districts, the area community college and libraries, ready and set their budgets for the year ahead. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

California is already constitutionally required to provide a minimum level of funding for public schools and community colleges, which often amounts to about 40% of the state’s General Fund. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Román recommended that the Board of Trustees approve opening negotiations to build the housing with CTI, whose executives are Democratic political donors and made past donations to at least two community college district board members. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Through the program, Flexer has heard of more people pursuing education at community college. — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 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