grade school

noun

grade-schooler noun

Examples of grade school in a Sentence

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Here are ways to foster open communication: Encourage kids to regularly share their thoughts: Even if your child is shy, creating a home environment where communication is valued can set them up for success in grade school and beyond. Alana Bracken, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025 The first stop on the tour was Mosque Maryam and the adjacent Muhammad University of Islam grade school at 7351 S. Stony Island Ave. Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025 The laws are passed under the guise of banning the graduate-school level critical race theory — something rarely taught in grade school. Russell Contreras, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025 While there are no hard-and-fast rules for makeup, referencing the color wheel is always a good place to start (and perhaps a nostalgic reminder of grade school art class). Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grade school

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grade school was in 1869

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“Grade school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grade%20school. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

grade school

noun
: a public school including the first six or the first eight grades

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