elementary school

noun

: a school including usually the first four to the first eight grades and often a kindergarten

Examples of elementary school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web California Parents sue elite private school for expelling fifth-grader over squirt-gun emoji, rap lyrics Oct. 22, 2024 The Curtis School is a prestigious elementary school with an annual tuition of $38,000 where many celebrities, such as Victoria and David Beckham, have sent their children. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024 Adorable Throwback Photos of Longtime Loves Phoebe Cates and Kevin Kline When their kids reached elementary school age, Kline revealed that Cates had decided to step back from acting and instead focus on her N.Y.C. clothing boutique. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 More than half of elementary school teachers don't think young people should go into the field, according to a national survey. Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024 Outside of elementary school visits, the bus also stops by various community events, like concerts, movie nights and festivals, for anyone to hop aboard and choose a book to take home. Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for elementary school 

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Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of elementary school was in 1818

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“Elementary school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elementary%20school. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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