grammar school

noun

1
a
: a secondary school emphasizing Latin and Greek in preparation for college
b
: a British college preparatory school
2
: a school intermediate between primary school and high school
3

Examples of grammar school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web According to the Museum of African American History in Boston, the school fell into disrepair through the years and the Black community petitioned the Boston Primary School Committee for years to desegregate primary and grammar schools in the region. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2024 Also, this is a generation of students that grew up, through grammar school, with anti-bullying instruction. Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2023 Susan went to a Catholic grammar school, where she was taught by nuns. Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2023 Dianne grew up in the city’s affluent Presidio Terrace enclave, attended public grammar schools, and as a teenager chose to embrace Judaism. Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2023 My favorite story about Charlie comes from his days in grammar school. Ed Ternan, Men's Health, 17 Aug. 2023 Those who complete the program will earn a certificate from the consulate that is the equivalent of a grammar school or high school diploma, according to the school district. Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2023 Harnick had a penchant for humorous verse, and his work appeared in his grammar school and high school newspapers. Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 June 2023 My grandmother was a seamstress and taught me to sew in the afternoons after grammar school. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of grammar school was in the 14th century

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“Grammar school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grammar%20school. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

grammar school

noun
: an elementary school

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