middle school

noun

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: a school usually including grades five to eight or six to eight
middle schooler noun

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Her siblings eventually found passions elsewhere, but Libby kept coming back, through middle school, high school and eventually into a coaching role she's now held for six years. First Tee, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 In a tribute for Rolling Stone, the Freaks and Geeks developer outlined his love for late-night as an institution, which was born out of hours spent watching a plethora of hosts throughout middle school and high school. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 24 May 2026 And all through high school, all through middle school, that was my theme song. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026 Before moving to the online school in eighth grade, Clark attended middle school at San Diego Creative and Performing Arts School, a public magnet school with a focus on visual and performing arts. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for middle school

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of middle school was in 1870

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“Middle school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/middle%20school. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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middle school

noun
: a school usually including grades 5 to 8 or 6 to 8

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