trade school

noun

Synonyms of trade schoolnext
: a secondary school teaching the skilled trades

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About 59% of students and 61% of parents say trade school options aren’t explained well at a young age. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 In fact, many of them are better suited to a path through trade school. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026 In 2020, a sheriff’s deputy shot trade school student Andres Guardado, 18, in the back several times, killing him. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Whether students are considering college, trade school or another path altogether, families increasingly want evidence that the choice will pay off. — Jason St. Angelo, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trade school

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First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trade school was in 1829

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tradescantia
trade school
trades council
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“Trade school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20school. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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trade school

noun
: a secondary school teaching the skilled trades

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