prep school

noun

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Rory, a studious and introverted teen whose dream of attending Harvard began at age three, is a sophomore at the prestigious, fictional Chilton prep school. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025 This led them to their respective destinations, strong prep school programs that are a short drive away. Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025 Some of the buildings are repurposed as prep schools or boarding schools and are even opening their doors to visitors. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 12 Sep. 2025 Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis began a new school year at the Lambrook School last week, kicking off their final year attending the coeducational prep school together. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prep school

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First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of prep school was in 1829

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“Prep school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prep%20school. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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