English Explanatory Dictionary

prep school

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A private or public school intended to prepare its students to gain admission into prestigious universities.
  2. A private primary school which prepares its pupils for the common entrance examination most commonly at the age of thirteen, and subsequent entry into public school.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹɛpˌskuːl/

Word forms

prep school prep schools

Etymology

Clipping of preparatory school.

Synonyms

prepper

Derived words

prepper preppy
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