finishing school

fin·ish·ing school

(fĭn′ĭ-shĭng)n. A private girls' school that stresses training in cultural subjects and social activities.

finishing school

n (Education) a private school for girls that prepares them for society by teaching social graces and accomplishments

fin′ishing school`

n. a private school, usu. a high school or junior college, that educates young women for life in society. [1830–40]

finishing school

A private school for girls at which students are taught social and cultural skills to equip them for life in society.

Thesaurus

Noun

finishing school - a private school for girls that emphasizes training in cultural and social activitiesschool - an educational institution; "the school was founded in 1900"

Translations

Mädchenpensionat

finishing school

fin·ish·ing school

finishing school

fin′ishing school`

finishing school

finishing school

finishing school

finishing school

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noun a private school for girls that emphasizes training in cultural and social activities

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