prep school

noun — 2 senses

prep school

noun

US /ˈpɹɛpˌskuːl/

Etymology Clipped compound of preparatory school.

1

US A private or public school intended to prepare its students to gain admission into prestigious universities.

2

UK 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.

Derived terms
prepper, preppy

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