elementary school

noun

1. the lowest school giving formal instruction, teaching the rudiments of learning, and extending usually from six to eight years.

elementary school

noun

1. a former name for primary school
2. Also called (in the US)grade schoolgrammar school a state school in which instruction is given for the first six to eight years of a child's education

Word History and Origins

Origin of elementary school¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

Representatives from The Onion told the New York Times that its bid was sanctioned by the families of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting, who successfully sued Jones for $1.4 billion in a defamation lawsuit.

From Salon

One parent of an elementary school student confirmed to The Times that La Crescenta dismissed students at their regularly scheduled 2:40 p.m. release time, while Crescenta Valley High dismissed students out a back exit.

From Los Angeles Times

Making his rounds, Im was accosted by a column of chattering elementary school students in yellow uniforms.

From Los Angeles Times

It was in the Bay Area where Robinson met John Madden, another future Hall of Fame coach, in elementary school.

From Los Angeles Times

“I remember when I was in elementary school, they used to bring a firefighter, a police officer, to inspire people, now they bring drag queens,” said Ernie Quintana, 44, who voted for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• grade school
• grammar school