summer school

noun

: a school or school session conducted in summer enabling students to accelerate progress toward a diploma or degree, to make up credits lost through absence or failure, or to round out professional education

Examples of summer school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kansas sophomore center Paul Mbiya, who has been working out in France the last four weeks, has filmed a social media video in advance of his impending arrival for summer school and summer weightlifting and skill work with members of the 2026-27 KU men’s basketball team. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026

It was written by Frances Muir Pomeroy, superintendent of summer school at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

All summer school classes, camps and additional campus activities have been canceled for at least two days, according to a statement issued June 7 by District 202 officials on its website. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

Another local band featured in this year’s summer school tour is Long Beach’s Chase Petra, consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Hunter Allen, bassist and vocalist Brooke Dickson, and drummer Evan Schaid. — Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 4 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for summer school

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

Kids Definition

summer school

noun

: a school or school session conducted in summer especially to help students make faster progress toward a diploma or degree, to make up credits lost through absence or failure, or to round out professional education