night school

noun

1. a school held in the evening, especially for working adults and others who are unable to attend school during the day.

night school

noun

1. an educational institution that holds classes in the evening for those who are not free during the day

Word History and Origins

Origin of night school¹

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

The eminent lawyer, whose grandfather created the UK's first Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, persuaded the teenager to go to night school, join a church and renounce alcohol.

From BBC

He said he might feel less lonely after he turned 16 and qualified to enroll in night school.

From New York Times

First, she had changed her work schedule so she could go to night school.

From Literature

They came here to do night school classes , and they still do.

From BBC

"She went to night school, while my sisters were really small. Five kids all under the age of 10, while learning this new language. So to me she's this massive inspiration," said Bethany.

From BBC