tradeschool
nounUK /ˈtreɪd skuːl/
US /ˈtreɪd skuːl/
A trade school is a place where people learn a job with their hands, like fixing cars or cutting hair.
After high school, she went to trade school to learn how to be an electrician.
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2. A school that teaches practical skills for a specific job instead of general subjects.
The trade school offers short courses in welding and plumbing.
3. A place where people learn a craft or skill by doing it, not just by reading.
He learned carpentry at a small trade school near his home.
4. A program that prepares students to start work quickly in a hands-on career.
The trade school helps students find jobs right after they finish.