English Expression · Intermediate
dame school
A school for children, run by a woman
Pronunciation: say dame school
Meaning
A school for children, run by a woman.
Example
Young Williams knew nothing more at the age of 18 than what a twopenny Dame's School in the village could teach him.
Young Williams knew nothing more at the age of 18 than what a twopenny Dame's School in the village could teach him.
Practice tips
- Practice dame school out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.