extracurricular

adjective

ex·​tra·​cur·​ric·​u·​lar ˌek-strə-kə-ˈri-kyə-lər 

1

: not falling within the scope of a regular curriculum

specifically : of or relating to officially or semiofficially approved and usually organized student activities (such as athletics) connected with school and usually carrying no academic credit

extracurricular sports

2

a

: lying outside one's regular duties or routine

b

: extramarital

extracurricular noun

Synonyms of extracurricular

• extramarital
• adulterous

Examples of extracurricular in a Sentence

hired a private detective to investigate her husband's extracurricular activities

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, students can take courses focused on fields such as sports analytics, media, law and marketing while exploring a variety of extracurricular opportunities. — Nick Caloway, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Congratulations to the happy couple for both their extracurricular activity on the set and for extending hope for others. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Not just a popular student extracurricular, mariachi culture is a staple and deep-seated form of entertainment across Las Vegas. — Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Parents also mentioned frustration with school leadership, limited extracurricular activities and inadequate special education services. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for extracurricular

• periarticular
• supraclavicular
• acicular
• articular
• curricular
• cuticular
• funicular
• lenticular
• navicular
• particular
• radicular
• reticular

Kids Definition

extracurricular

adjective

ex·​tra·​cur·​ric·​u·​lar ˌek-strə-kə-ˈrik-yə-lər 

: of or relating to those activities (as athletics) that are offered by a school but are not part of the course of study