high school

1 of 2

noun (1)

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

high school

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noun (2)

: a system of advanced exercises in horsemanship

Examples of high school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Billie played for Yoshikawa at West Valley in the early 2000s and was on the West Valley staff until leaving for the high school job after last season. Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024 The 16-year-old high school sophomore, who used they/them pronouns, and their death has amplified the country’s growing increase of anti-LGBTQ+ violence and bullying. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024 Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Orange County Register, 14 Mar. 2024 All high school extracurricular activities including athletic practices and competitions are also canceled tomorrow. The Enquirer, 14 Mar. 2024 There were nearly 30 new players participating, including two dozen transfers and four freshman who graduated early from high school in order to get acquainted. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024 Despite the difference in their age, Joyce and Dorie finished high school together as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. Emily Langer, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024 The group supports music students at the Westland high school, and this spring marks its fourth annual Egg My Yard fundraiser, said Friend of John Glenn Music President Jess Harless. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024 Lawrence Township recently deployed a similar AI weapons detection system in their high schools and middle schools. Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Mar. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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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