business college

American  

noun

1. a school for training students in the clerical aspects of business and commerce, as in typing or bookkeeping.

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business college British  

noun

1. a college providing courses in secretarial studies, business management, accounting, commerce, etc

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Etymology

Origin of business college

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

“No more cutesy names,” said Littlejohn, an adjunct professor at a business college.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

The graduate of The Wharton School, an Ivy League business college, is executive vice-president at the Trump Organization, along with Eric.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2023

In this city, we know each other across traditional lines of difference and have successfully brought thriving start-up, big business, college and university, and creative communities together.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2020

Marshall business college dean Avi Mukheree says the online program will give students the same learning experience as their on-campus counterparts but with more flexibility and convenience.

From Washington Times • May 5, 2020

The girl who wishes to engage in office work should have three years, if possible, in a good secondary school, before she enters a business college.

From The Canadian Girl at Work A Book of Vocational Guidance by Willison, Marjory MacMurchy, Lady