extracurricular
adjective
ex·tra·cur·ric·u·lar
ˌek-strə-kə-ˈri-kyə-lər 
1
: not falling within the scope of a regular curriculum
specifically
: of or relating to officially or semiofficially approved and usually organized student activities (such as athletics) connected with school and usually carrying no academic credit
extracurricular sports
2
a
: lying outside one's regular duties or routine
b
extracurricular
noun
Synonyms
Examples of extracurricular in a Sentence
hired a private detective to investigate her husband's extracurricular activities
Recent Examples on the Web
In the early '70s, five students at San Rafael High School in Marin County, California would meet outside of the school after extracurricular activities had ended for the day.
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USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
The Dublin Unified freshman is taking four Advanced Placement classes next year and has crammed his schedule with extracurricular activities to better his chances of getting into an Ivy League school.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
The reflective new single looks back on Gunna’s interpersonal relationships and extracurricular activities.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
Hann and Bich were strict and monitored not just Jennifer's academic performance, but also her extracurricular activities and social life.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
But his other extracurricular activity was stealing hubcaps and pies with a gang called the Persian Warriors.
—Elaine Woo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Beyond academics, Riley's involvement in extracurricular activities, including soccer and student government, showcases her well-rounded character and exceptional time-management skills.
—Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
Falconer, a deputy dean at the University of the West Indies at Mona, Jamaica, shared information about the theoretical and practical knowledge, coursework, and extracurricular activities that can prepare students for robotics careers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Apr. 2024
But most of her classmates didn’t enjoy the perks that came with Dunst’s extracurricular activities.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
The Dublin Unified freshman is taking four Advanced Placement classes next year and has crammed his schedule with extracurricular activities to better his chances of getting into an Ivy League school.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
The reflective new single looks back on Gunna’s interpersonal relationships and extracurricular activities.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
Hann and Bich were strict and monitored not just Jennifer's academic performance, but also her extracurricular activities and social life.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
But his other extracurricular activity was stealing hubcaps and pies with a gang called the Persian Warriors.
—Elaine Woo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Beyond academics, Riley's involvement in extracurricular activities, including soccer and student government, showcases her well-rounded character and exceptional time-management skills.
—Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
Falconer, a deputy dean at the University of the West Indies at Mona, Jamaica, shared information about the theoretical and practical knowledge, coursework, and extracurricular activities that can prepare students for robotics careers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Apr. 2024
But most of her classmates didn’t enjoy the perks that came with Dunst’s extracurricular activities.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
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extracurricular
adjective
ex·tra·cur·ric·u·lar
ˌek-strə-kə-ˈrik-yə-lər
: of or relating to those activities (as athletics) that are offered by a school but are not part of the course of study
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