grade school

noun

grade-schooler noun

Examples of grade school in a Sentence

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Alex had flown only once since his wife gave birth (the twins are in grade school now). Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 6 Aug. 2025 Another Facebook post showed Sudeikis at the stadium with a former classmate from Holy Cross Catholic grade school in Overland Park. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2025 While in grade school, the older brother once convinced him to ride bikes in a section of the forest preserve where they weren’t supposed to go. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025 Remember what you were taught in grade school regarding this country’s foundation of liberty, freedom, justice and equality for all. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for grade school

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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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 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

grade school

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

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