homeschool

or home-school

[ hohm-skool ]

verb (used with object)

1. to teach (one's children) at home instead of sending them to school.

verb (used without object)

1. to educate one's children at home.

noun

1. a school set up in the home.

Other Words From

• homeschooler noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of homeschool¹

First recorded in 1770–80 homeschool fordef 3 and in 1980–85 for current senses; home ( def ) + school ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Later on, people thought we were crazy when my parents let me homeschool so I could take a job singing in the country show at Dollywood.

From Los Angeles Times

She attempted to homeschool her four-year-old, who had just started reception, but he completely stopped talking.

From BBC

I was moved by your account of deciding to homeschool your son after his struggles in regular school.

From Los Angeles Times

“Funny, I just started giving Nic homeschool lessons on them,” Dad says.

From Literature

He totally forgot about our homeschool field trip.

From Literature