normal school

American

noun

(formerly) a school offering a two-year course and certification to high school graduates preparing to be teachers, especially elementary-school teachers.

Normal School British

noun

(in France, and formerly England, the US, and Canada) a school or institution for training teachers

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Etymology

Origin of normal school

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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“To be able to tell these kids ‘it will be a normal school day’ is just amazing,” Melvoin said.

From Los Angeles Times

It is nowhere near a normal school day.

From BBC

She admitted she found it difficult to adjust back to normal school life when the rules were lifted.

From BBC

In every area, childminders play a crucial role in plugging gaps in care, especially outside of normal school hours, but this data shows that they are, on average, £55 a week more than holiday clubs.

From BBC

As one slide at a meeting for parents said: “We feel confident about allowing a return to normal school operations, giving discretion to site administrators to pivot should conditions change.”

From Los Angeles Times

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