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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West Valley College—the best community college in the state—sits in our backyard, yet two out of three students there are housing- or food-insecure. Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025 Two years later, the prison began offering two-year community college degrees through the College of the Redwoods. Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025 The event welcomed high school and community college students, as well as military veterans exploring post-service careers. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025 In addition to a surprising range of grants and scholarships, there are also lower-cost community colleges and free college courses that help high school students shave years off their bachelor’s degree. Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025 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 3 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

community college

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

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