trade school

noun

: a secondary school teaching the skilled trades

Examples of trade school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Certified workers in the trades, of which there is a significant shortage, can make $100K/year a few years out of trade school, for example. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Other trade schools and community colleges are reporting similar spikes in interest, as more students look for alternatives to four-year universities. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 9 July 2026

Our methodology To determine the best student loans for trade schools, CNBC Select reviewed dozens of private student loan lenders. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 26 June 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for trade school

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Kids Definition

trade school

noun

: a secondary school teaching the skilled trades