high school

1 of 2

noun (1)

Synonyms of high schoolnext
: a school especially in the U.S. usually including grades 9–12 or 10–12
high schooler noun

high school

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a system of advanced exercises in horsemanship

Examples of high school in a Sentence

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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026 Due to Brigham’s indefinite incarceration and inability to earn an income, Taylor is seeking a lump-sum child support payment from his estate to satisfy his monthly obligation until the child graduates from high school or turns 18. Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026 Ruggiero finished his career with 588 wins at the high school level and 706 overall career victories. Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026 Local high school students and family members filled out the staff. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high school

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

translation of French haute école

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of high school was in the 15th century

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“High school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20school. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

high school

noun
: a secondary school usually including the 9th to 12th or 10th to 12th years of study
high schooler noun
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