finishing school
fin·ish school
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fin-ish skool]
- /ˈfɪn ɪʃ skul/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fin-ish skool]
- /ˈfɪn ɪʃ skul/
Definitions of finishing school words
- noun finishing school a private school, usually at the high-school or junior-college level, that teaches young women social graces and prepares them for life in society. 1
- noun finishing school school of etiquette 1
- variable noun finishing school A finishing school is a private school where rich or upper-class young women are taught manners and other social skills that are considered to be suitable for them. 0
- noun finishing school a private school for girls that prepares them for society by teaching social graces and accomplishments 0
- noun finishing school a private school for young women that emphasizes training in cultured behavior, social graces, etc. 0
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Origin of finishing school
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40
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Parts of speech for Finishing school
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finishing school popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
finishing school usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for finishing school
noun finishing school
- institute — to set up; establish; organize: to institute a government.
- secondary school — a high school or a school of corresponding grade, ranking between a primary school and a college or university.
- preparatory school — a private or parochial secondary school, especially one boarding its students and providing a college-preparatory education.
- seminary — a special school providing education in theology, religious history, etc., primarily to prepare students for the priesthood, ministry, or rabbinate.
- boarding school — A boarding school is a school which some or all of the pupils live in during the school term. Compare day school.
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