Definition of "finishing school" []

• A private girls' school that stresses training in cultural subjects and social activities. (noun)

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• "'Hence the finishing school during Zak's final year there, I imagine,' said Benton."
• "'Looks as though Mrs Randish was away at finishing school during his last year at college.'"