SCHOOL
/skuːl/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SCHOOL
(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.
"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."
A multitude.
(of fish) To form into, or travel in a school.
An institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.
"Harvard University is a famous American postsecondary school."
An educational institution providing primary and secondary education, prior to tertiary education (college or university).
At Eton College, a period or session of teaching.
"Divinity, history and geography are studied for two schools per week."
To educate, teach, or train (often, but not necessarily, in a school).
"Many future prime ministers were schooled in Eton."
To defeat emphatically, to teach an opponent a harsh lesson.
Synonyms of SCHOOL
Words with similar meaning
Examples of SCHOOL in a Sentence
- "The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."
- "Harvard University is a famous American postsecondary school."
- "Divinity, history and geography are studied for two schools per week."
- "Many future prime ministers were schooled in Eton."
Word Details
Is SCHOOL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCHOOL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCHOOL uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCHOOL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | h | o | o | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCHOOL
52 words from the letters in SCHOOL
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5-letter words
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3-letter words
How to Use SCHOOL in Word Games
SCHOOL is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SCHOOL is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SCHOOL to find 52 additional valid words.