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

Making the Most of Free Time Vanessa Gordon, mom of two and Hamptons travel and lifestyle expert, explains that her daughter was diagnosed with ADHD, and summer school was offered complementarily by the school. —Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 28 July 2025

Thursday’s practice was the last of the summer school session at KU; the new school year begins Aug. 18. —Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025

The Kendall Jenner summer school of style has steadily been banking the season’s buzziest trends: Sheer dresses and polka dots on the beach, the Gen-X boot and jean tuck, the ‘tomato girl’ aesthetic of summer’s yore even in the mix. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 July 2025

And second, has Jere explored summer school options? —Sara Netzley, EW.com, 16 July 2025

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