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
extracurricular
noun
Synonyms
Examples of extracurricular in a Sentence
hired a private detective to investigate her husband's extracurricular activities
Recent Examples on the Web
The trailer opens with Antonio, in typical teenage fashion, taking part in extracurricular activities and showering his mother with dutiful affection.
—
Holly Jones, Variety, 6 Sep. 2023
Parents of parochial school students in Pennsylvania are suing their public school district for allegedly violating their religious rights by refusing to allow their children to participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities.
—Jon Brown, Fox News, 18 July 2023
Berry is also footing the bill for Maceo's private school tuition, his extracurricular activities, his health insurance and his therapist.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2023
Berry will also shoulder the costs of her son's private school tuition, uniforms and school supplies, as well as any extracurricular activities.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2023
The questions also ask students to reflect on an intellectual experience, as well as about extracurricular activities, employment experience, travel, or family responsibilities.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2023
Along with canceling classes Thursday and Friday because of transportation issues, Jefferson County Public Schools confirmed all extracurricular activities – including athletics – will be canceled on those days.
—Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 10 Aug. 2023
Highland Park Elementary, Webster Elementary, Howell Graves Preschool, and the Early Learning Center
No extended day services or extracurricular activities this afternoon.
—William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 9 Aug. 2023
Almost every other factor considered in admissions—from standardized tests or how academically challenging an applicant’s high school is to personal character or extracurricular activities and leadership—arguably favors some racial groups over others.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2023
See More
Holly Jones, Variety, 6 Sep. 2023
Parents of parochial school students in Pennsylvania are suing their public school district for allegedly violating their religious rights by refusing to allow their children to participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities.
—Jon Brown, Fox News, 18 July 2023
Berry is also footing the bill for Maceo's private school tuition, his extracurricular activities, his health insurance and his therapist.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2023
Berry will also shoulder the costs of her son's private school tuition, uniforms and school supplies, as well as any extracurricular activities.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2023
The questions also ask students to reflect on an intellectual experience, as well as about extracurricular activities, employment experience, travel, or family responsibilities.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2023
Along with canceling classes Thursday and Friday because of transportation issues, Jefferson County Public Schools confirmed all extracurricular activities – including athletics – will be canceled on those days.
—Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 10 Aug. 2023
Highland Park Elementary, Webster Elementary, Howell Graves Preschool, and the Early Learning Center
No extended day services or extracurricular activities this afternoon.
—William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 9 Aug. 2023
Almost every other factor considered in admissions—from standardized tests or how academically challenging an applicant’s high school is to personal character or extracurricular activities and leadership—arguably favors some racial groups over others.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2023
See More
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'extracurricular.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near extracurricular
Cite this Entry
“Extracurricular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extracurricular. Accessed 24 Sep. 2023.
Copy Citation
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
More from Merriam-Webster on extracurricular
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share