Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • An educational institution: Cooper Union refers to a private college in New York City, historically known for providing full-tuition scholarships to all admitted students. It was founded with a mission of offering free education in art, architecture, and engineering.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • She was thrilled to receive an acceptance letter from Cooper Union.
  • The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has a prestigious history.

Advanced Usage

• "The Cooper Union": The full, formal name of the institution is often used.
  • He studied architecture at The Cooper Union.

Variants and Related Words

• Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum: A design museum founded in 1897 by the granddaughters of Peter Cooper, originally part of Cooper Union and now part of the Smithsonian Institution.

Synonyms

• University: An institution of higher education.
• College: An institution for higher learning.

Related Phrases

• "Free education at Cooper Union": A phrase referencing its historic policy.
  • The promise of free education at Cooper Union attracted many talented students.

Noun

1. university founded in 1859 by Peter Cooper to offer free courses in the arts and sciences