prep school

/ˌprɛp ˈskul/
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Other forms: prep schools

Definitions of prep school
  1. noun
    a private secondary school
    synonyms: preparatory school
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    types:
    choir school, schola cantorum
    a school that is part of a cathedral or monastery where boys with singing ability can receive a general education
    type of:
    Gymnasium, lycee, lyceum, middle school, secondary school
    a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
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