high school

noun
UK: /haɪ skuːl/
US: /haɪ skuːl/

  1. A school for students, usually between the ages of 14 and 18, that prepares them for college or vocational training.

    1. I met my best friend in high school and we are still close now. [ ] [ ]
    2. After high school, many students consider whether to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. [ ] [ ]

  2. The period of a person's life when they are attending secondary school, typically encompassing adolescence.

    1. She was a popular girl all through high school and had many friends. [ ] [ ]
    2. Looking back, my high school years were a time of great personal growth and discovery. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

secondary school grammar school
high school adjective

  1. Relating to a school for students usually between the ages of 14 and 18.

    1. The high school football team won the championship last year. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our high school offers advanced placement courses for college-bound students. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "high school" in English means: A school for students, usually between the ages of 14 and 18, that prepares them for college or vocational training., The period of a person's life when they are attending secondary school, typically encompassing adolescence..

The phonetic transcription of "high school" is /haɪ skuːl/ in British English and /haɪ skuːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "high school": secondary school, grammar school.

Example usage of "high school": "I met my best friend in high school and we are still close now.". More examples on the page.