crash course

noun

: a rapid and intense course of study

also : an experience that resembles such a course

has been given a crash course in diplomacy in his first weeks in office

Examples of crash course in a Sentence

Before her trip, she took a crash course in Russian culture and history at the local university.

Recent Examples on the Web

During the show's three-season arc, viewers get a crash course in the creation and growth of the cocaine cartels that dominated the '80s. —EW.com, 31 July 2025

But think of this eight-part email series as a crash course on the basics of Nashville and how to navigate this dynamic city. —Benjamin Goad, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025

Anthony took a crash course with outfielder’s coach Kyle Hudson and handled the spot well. —Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 9 July 2025

For a crash course in Danville history, plus access to a rotating lineup of fine art exhibits, the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is a one-stop shop for all things Danville culture. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for crash course

• concourse
• divorce
• endorse
• enforce
• indorse
• midcourse
• outsource
• perforce
• racecourse
• racehorse
• remorse
• seahorse