extracurricular

adjective

ex·​tra·​cur·​ric·​u·​lar ˌek-strə-kə-ˈri-kyə-lər How to pronounce extracurricular (audio)
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
extracurricular noun

Examples of extracurricular in a Sentence

hired a private detective to investigate her husband's extracurricular activities
Recent Examples on the Web All high school extracurricular activities including athletic practices and competitions are also canceled tomorrow. The Enquirer, 14 Mar. 2024 In 2022, the Legislature expanded the state's Empowerment Scholarship Account program to make all school-age children who do not attend public school eligible for public funding for educational expenses like private school tuition, curriculum, extracurricular activities and supplies. The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024 Beyond her academic achievements, Audrey's leadership shines brightly in her extracurricular activities. Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2024 Grade-level pupils were enrolled to learn all about potions, spells, and even team-building extracurricular activities such as quidditch. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024 Corporate involvement in the classroom and extracurricular hands-on STEM activities where young people learn directly from mentors can create personal, tangible and long-term relationships in the communities where businesses operate. Chris Moore, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Consider their educational needs, potential extracurricular activities and major life events that could occur. Nolan Keim, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2024 All schools are closed, and Milwaukee Recreation and extracurricular activities are cancelled. Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 In interviews, parents defended spending the money to promote their daughters’ influencer ambitions, describing them as extracurricular activities that build confidence, develop friendships and create social media résumés that will follow them into adulthood. Michael H. Keller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of extracurricular was in 1885

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“Extracurricular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extracurricular. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

extracurricular

adjective
ex·​tra·​cur·​ric·​u·​lar ˌek-strə-kə-ˈrik-yə-lər How to pronounce extracurricular (audio)
: of or relating to those activities (as athletics) that are offered by a school but are not part of the course of study

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