B2nouneducation
US/əˈkæd.ə.mi/
UK/əˈkæd.ə.mi/
a school or college that teaches a special subject or skill
In context
She trained at a famous music academy in Vienna.
He joined the police academy straight after high school.
The football academy takes in boys from the age of ten.
Words that go with academy
adjective + noun
- military academyHe graduated from a military academy.
noun + noun
- police academyShe spent six months at the police academy.
- academy graduateHe is a graduate of the naval academy.
- academy awardThe film won an academy award.
verb + preposition
- train at an academyShe trained at an academy for young dancers.
- graduate from an academyShe graduated from a dance academy.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He studies in an academic of art.Correct: He studies at an academy of art.