B2nouneducation
US/dɪˈploʊ.mə/
UK/dɪˈpləʊ.mə/
a document showing you have finished a course; also a course shorter than a degree
In context
She received her high school diploma at a ceremony in June.
He studied for a two-year diploma in hotel management.
A diploma alone won't get you a job; employers want experience too.
Words that go with diploma
noun + noun
- high school diplomaMost jobs here ask for at least a high school diploma.
- diploma courseThe college offers a one-year diploma course in tourism.
noun + preposition
- diploma inShe has a diploma in nursing.
verb + noun
- earn a diplomaIt took him three years to earn a diploma while working full time.
- receive a diplomaEach graduate walked onto the stage to receive a diploma.