finishing school

noun

: a private school for girls that emphasizes cultural studies and prepares students especially for social activities

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For international graduate students, the visa is a key pathway to remaining in the US after finishing school. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025 The real reason people are postponing becoming parents or having another child stems from the fact that, compared to earlier generations, fewer of today's young adults have hit the major milestones of adulthood, like finishing school, living on their own, and finding stable jobs. Karen Benjamin Guzzo, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025 If George becomes heir to the throne before finishing school, William may delay any bestowal of the Prince of Wales title. Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Experts have also discussed the possibility of George becoming heir to the throne before finishing school. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for finishing school

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of finishing school was in 1832

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“Finishing school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finishing%20school. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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