Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for college. Search instead for subcollegi.
Definitions

college

[kol-ij] / ˈkɒl ɪdʒ /
NOUN
institution of higher education
Synonyms
STRONG
association institute lyceum organization seminary university
WEAK
alma mater brainery halls of ivy halls of knowledge

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I’m supposed to be dismissive—who cares about March Madness, college sports are dead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

If I announced that Ohio State had bought my college football show, I’d expect to stop being taken seriously when talking about the playoff race.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

If one child decides to go to college, the trust can provide for that.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

"The final responsibility always rests with them and their school or college," a DfE spokesperson said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Charlotte had grown up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where her parents were college professors.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti