Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

public-school

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.33 in modern English

Syllables: pub-lic-school
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Attributive form of public school.

noun

Alternative form of public school.

Example Sentences

"public-school student"
"The state must provide for its own safety and perpetuation, therefore, by providing for the education of its youth. Upon this idea our system of public-schools is based."
"This institution has been a great blessing to this State since it opened its doors to our needy and neglected people. There is as great a demand for it now as ever, for our people are yet poor, and its teachers are first-class, and here we receive instruction in the higher branches, which are not taught in the public-schools of the State."
"In no way can a nation do more to advance the dignity and success of the public-schools of the people than by making excellence, in the good character they develop, and the studies they teach, the tests for the honor and profit of holdings its offices and enjoying its salaries."

Inflected Forms

public-schools (plural)

Questions

What does public-school mean?: Attributive form of public school.

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