: old enough to go to school
school-age children

Examples of school-age in a Sentence

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Prosecutors said in court papers that his crimes were serious and put several people in danger, including a school-age girl. Carrie Johnson, NPR, 23 June 2026 But a $40/hr wage means adults crowding out teens and nary a school-age summer server slinging soda at SoFi. Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 The need stretches across all ages and demographics, from the elderly to newborns to school-age children. Michael Farver, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026 Families with school-age kids tend to move during the summer, which means buyers, sellers, landlords, movers, and employers need to coordinate their calendars. Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for school-age

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 24 Jun. 2026.

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