finishing school

noun

1. a private school, usually at the high school or junior college level, that teaches young women social graces and prepares them for life in society.

finishing school

noun

1. a private school for girls that prepares them for society by teaching social graces and accomplishments

Word History and Origins

Origin of finishing school¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Related Words

• boarding school
• institute
• prep school
• secondary school
• seminary