trade school

noun

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

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After adding artificial intelligence into the mix, many families are seeking alternatives to college like trade schools or apprenticeships—with some 70% of teenagers reporting their parents now support such a shift. Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026 Gracia agreed with that estimation, especially if his plans to eventually build a trade school on the property eventually come to fruition. Samuel O’Neal April 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026 Submissions are being accepted in three categories, from students in grades K-8, high school students, and college and trade school students. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026 Once a student grew up, the account holding that starting contribution and any additional funds their family contributed could have been used to help pay for education after high school, including college or trade school. R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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trade school

noun
: a secondary school teaching the skilled trades

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