trade school

noun

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

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Garden Grove Unified also offers free college guidance, with one-on-one help for high school students trying to apply to college or trade schools without strong family experience. Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026 Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents and be enrolled in a college, university or trade school for the 2026-27 academic year. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026 Eligible California public school students can claim an account with up to $1,500 in university or trade school funds, while all children born in the state on or after July 1, 2022, can receive up to $175. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026 Oliver Kirk, who is set to graduate, is weighing whether to attend trade school or go directly into working for an electric company. Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2026.

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trade school

noun
: a secondary school teaching the skilled trades

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