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public schoolA school that is funded and run by the government and free for all children to attend

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A school that is funded and run by the government and free for all children to attend

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpʌblɪk skuːl/

Example Sentences

  • Sarah's parents chose public school over private school to save money for her college fund.
  • The British exchange student was confused when Americans talked about 'public school' - in England, he attended a very expensive one!
  • The public school district announced new funding for art and music programs.

public school

NOUN

[/ˈpʌblɪk skuːl/]

A school that is funded and run by the government and free for all children to attend

Kids board the yellow bus heading to the local public school every morning.
💡 Concept

Kids board the yellow bus heading to the local public school every morning.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpʌblɪk skuːl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpʌblɪk skuːl/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

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tool
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🔗Collocations

attend public school
public school system
public school funding
elite public school
public school education
local public school

📝Examples

Sarah's parents chose public school over private school to save money for her college fund.

😄 Fun example

The British exchange student was confused when Americans talked about 'public school' - in England, he attended a very expensive one!

The public school district announced new funding for art and music programs.

Prince William attended Eton, a prestigious public school where tuition costs more than most people's annual salary.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

state schoolgovernment schoolmunicipal school

Antonyms

private schoolindependent school

Related

elementary schoolhigh schooleducation systemtuition-freeboarding school

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