Prep school

Prep school

/ˈprep skuːl/
Noun United Kingdom

A type of boarding school for children.

Example Sentences

"He went to prep school."
"The prep school fees are high."

Etymology & History

British preparatory school. British private education. Ages 7-13 British typically. Prepares for public school British. Americans 'prep school' different meaning. Reflects British educational pathway vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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