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November 03, 2021 Word of the Day

physical education /ˈfɪzɪkəlˌɛʤəˈkeɪʃən/ noun
physical education
/ˈfɪzɪkəlˌɛʤəˈkeɪʃən/
noun
Children in physical education class
Children in physical education class
Definition of PHYSICAL EDUCATION

[noncount]

: sports and exercise taught in schools

  • He teaches physical education at the high school.

— abbreviation P.E.

— called also (chiefly US, somewhat informal) phys ed

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