a private school for young women that emphasizes training in cultured behavior, social graces, etc.
finishing school
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finishing school
noun
A private girls' school that stresses training in cultural subjects and social activities.
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Noun
(plural finishing schools)
Noun
(plural finishing-schools)
- Alternative spelling of finishing school.
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