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

Students who earn associate degrees, largely granted by California community colleges, earn $24,000 more than someone who only graduated high school. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

There’s a common misconception that community college is somehow a lesser path. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

However, North Carolina’s community college system, low corporate tax rate, robust logistics infrastructure, and site location ultimately tipped the scales in Davie County’s favor. — Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026

About six years ago, Dabas was getting an associate's degree at a community college in California and was writing a paper on pets. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 25 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