a building where young people receive education
"the school was built in 1932"
"he walked to school every morning"
a body of creative artists or writers or thinkers linked by a similar style or by similar teachers
"the Venetian school of painting"
the period of instruction in a school; the time period when school is in session
"stay after school"
"he didn't miss a single day of school"
"when the school day was done we would walk home together"
an educational institution's faculty and students
"the school keeps parents informed"
"the whole school turned out for the game"
A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.
"After a long day at school, I finally made it home for dinner."
An institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.
In plain English: A school is a place where students go to learn and get classes during the day.
"The school bus arrived at seven o'clock this morning."
Usage: Use "school" to refer to a specific educational institution where students attend classes, such as "she goes to school every day." Do not use it to describe the general concept of education or training, which requires words like "education" or "training."
educate in or as if in a school
"The children are schooled at great cost to their parents in private institutions"
swim in or form a large group of fish
"A cluster of schooling fish was attracted to the bait"
(of fish) To form into, or travel in a school.
"The dedicated coach will school the rookie players on proper defensive techniques before the big game."
To educate, teach, or train (often, but not necessarily, in a school).
In plain English: To school someone means to teach them something by showing them how to do it yourself.
"You should not school your children by doing all their homework for them."
Usage: Use "school" as a verb when referring to the act of educating someone or training an animal through specific exercises, such as schooling a dog to retrieve items. It often implies a systematic process of instruction rather than casual teaching.
The word "school" comes from the Latin schola, which originally meant a place for learned discussion or lecture. This term traces its roots back to Ancient Greek, where it referred to spare time or leisure.