A type of boarding school for children.
Prep school
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
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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