after school special en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined in 1972 by the American Broadcasting Company.
Meanings
- (US) A television program broadcast in the mid- to late afternoon and directed toward adolescents, usually dealing with controversial or socially relevant issues.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| after school specials | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| after-school special | alternative | lexicographic |