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
An Austin course in jukebox musicals This season is turning into an amazing crash course on how to make this theatrical form shine.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
What started as a simple yard mystery quickly turned into a crash course in botany—and perhaps a new appreciation for spring's most surprising vegetable.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Despite coming up as a shortstop, Mayer will get a big-league crash course at third base.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 25 May 2025
Get a crash course ahead of the Indy 500
During the month of May, most of IndyStar motorsports reporter Nathan Brown's time is occupied by all things Indy 500.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 21 May 2025
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
What started as a simple yard mystery quickly turned into a crash course in botany—and perhaps a new appreciation for spring's most surprising vegetable.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Despite coming up as a shortstop, Mayer will get a big-league crash course at third base.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 25 May 2025
Get a crash course ahead of the Indy 500
During the month of May, most of IndyStar motorsports reporter Nathan Brown's time is occupied by all things Indy 500.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 21 May 2025
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“Crash course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crash%20course. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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