: old enough to go to school
school-age children

Examples of school-age in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 2% to 5% of school-age children are impacted with school anxiety. Sarah Garone, Parents, 19 July 2024 His programs are available for all ages, but a good portion of his students are school-age. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2024 Roughly 80% of school-age girls in the country were not in school, according to the report, and women are banned from attending universities. Andy Weir, NBC News, 5 July 2024 For school-age children, movement and play are great ways to add fitness to their daily routines, getting them away from screens and allowing to burn off all that excess energy kids seem to have. Catherine Holecko, Parents, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for school-age 

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Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of school-age was in 1741

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“School-age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/school-age. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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