grade school

noun

grade-schooler noun

Examples of grade school in a Sentence

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But Kimmel worried about selling the idea to the network − a pitch about hiring his best friend from grade school, who played sax didn't sound so convincing. Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025 With an irreverent impudence, generous sprinkles of slap stick and traditional wrapping, this breezy presentation should tickle the funny bones of grade school kids as well as us older coots who enjoy Tim Allen’s acerbic antics. Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025 Her career includes developing curricula for grade school to grad school students, conducting research and development for healthy meals, leading sustainable food initiatives, and consulting for government agencies, nonprofits, and global health and wellness brands. Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025 Adult pairs will retail for $198, while grade school is priced at $110. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 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 16 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

grade school

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

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