trade school

noun

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

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At the same time, for-profit barber, cosmetology and hair braiding trade schools now come with tuition that can exceed $17,000. Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 Many skilled trade schools recognize that service members are well-suited for careers in the trades and actively work to support their transition by offering enrollment assistance and educational funding. Rose Van Alstine, Fortune, 26 May 2026 With only about a month left before graduation, eligible high school seniors across Los Angeles County still have time to claim scholarship funding worth up to $1,500 to pay for college, trade school or other education expenses. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 My Second New Deal builds career pathways through apprenticeships and trade schools, pairs student debt relief with good-paying jobs and secures Social Security and Medicare for every generation. Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for trade school

Word History

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

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trade school

noun
: a secondary school teaching the skilled trades

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