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

Hann and Bich were strict and monitored not just Jennifer's academic performance, but also her extracurricular activities and social life. —Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025

So Fernandez ended up scoring two goals and incessantly bothering the Charlotte FC players with his ball skills and occasional extracurricular activity. —Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025

Things like school programs and extracurricular activities, as well as school characteristics like size, should also be considered, according to the board. —Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025

Supporters of the four-day week told The Star that no-school Mondays allow their families additional flexibility to spend time together, pursue extracurricular activities and knock out errands. —Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2025

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