after-school
UK: ˈɑːftə skuːl | US: ˈæftər skuːl
adj. occurring or taking place after the end of the regular school day
adj. related to activities or programs outside regular school hours
The compound "after-school" combines "after," derived from Old English æfter (meaning "behind in time or place"), and "school," from Old English scōl (borrowed from Latin schola, meaning "learning institution"). The term emerged in the early 20th century to describe activities (e.g., clubs, tutoring) held post-school hours, reflecting societal shifts toward structured extracurricular education. The morphemes retain their original meanings, logically merging to denote time-bound educational contexts.
She volunteers at an after-school program for underprivileged children.
The school offers after-school care until 6 p.m.
His after-school job at the library helps him save for college.
Parents debated the benefits of after-school sports versus academic clubs.
The study measured the impact of after-school activities on student grades.