prep

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Informal

n. the work you do to get ready for something.

n. the process of preparation, particularly in a professional or technical context such as cooking or medicine.

“The exam was difficult, but all my prep finally paid off.”

“Despite the extensive prep involved in the film shoot, the sudden change in weather forced the crew to postpone the outdoor scenes.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Education British English

n. school work that you do outside of your normal classes.

n. school work assigned to be completed outside of regular classroom hours. Primarily used in British independent schools.

“The students have an hour of prep every evening before dinner.”

“In many traditional boarding schools, the evening prep session is strictly supervised to ensure students remain focused on their academic assignments.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Education American English · Informal

n. a student who goes to an expensive private school.

n. a student or graduate of a preparatory school; often implies a specific wealthy or traditional social background.

“He looked like a typical prep in his ironed shirt and sweater.”

“The local teenagers often clashed with the preps from the elite academy on the hill.”