school district

noun

: a unit for administration of a public-school system often comprising several towns within a state

Examples of school district in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But Florida has decisively moved beyond an educational system dominated by a single operator — the school district — and toward a new construct where multiple operators provide choices for families. — Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Attorneys for the school district did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Star-Telegram. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026

Meta has faced a slew of high-stakes legal battles this year as states, school districts and individuals try to use the courts to force tech companies to pay penalties and make changes to their products. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

But down-ballot races and questions could reshape school districts across the state. — Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for school district

• subdistrict