second language

noun

: a language that is learned in addition to the language a person first learned as a young child

Examples of second language in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There were 15 officers who volunteered for the job — some of them being children of immigrants themselves who speak English as a second language, the department said. — Alexandra Duggan, Idaho Statesman, 21 July 2026

For the last couple of years, the test has been provided in six languages, allowing vital linguistic access to our more than 70,000 students learning English as a second language. — Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026

The products also are used for students learning English as a second language, students with disabilities who have Individualized Education Plans and students who need to make up credits, the spokesperson added. — Delilah Brumer, Daily News, 22 May 2026

Many of those people are, like me, trying to learn a second language. — Bob Brody, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026

Rhymes for second language

• interlanguage
• metalanguage