public school

noun

1

: an endowed secondary boarding school in Great Britain offering a classical curriculum and preparation for the universities or public service

2

: a free tax-supported school controlled by a local governmental authority

Examples of public school in a Sentence

Both of their sons attend public school.

Recent Examples on the Web

The city’s public schools and administration offices are also closed Thursday. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

My professional experience, community service, public school involvement and commitment to listening. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

School districts get the largest portion of property taxes and serve as a primary source of public school funding, according to the Illinois Department of Revenue. — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

My wife is a former teacher, and our children attend public school. — August Mangeney, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for public school

• minuscule
• molecule
• overrule
• poiseuille
• reticule
• ridicule
• vestibule
• ampoule
• bascule
• carpool
• cesspool
• ferrule

Kids Definition

public school

noun

1

: a British private school that gives a liberal education and prepares students for the universities

2

: an elementary or secondary school supported by taxes and operated by a local government