middle school
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of middle school
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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But Talarico, a former middle school teacher and seminarian, has energized Democrats, who hope that record-setting campaign fundraising could help flip the seat.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
The report said 70% of those students fell below middle school levels.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Months after Kim Sae-ron's death, the YouTuber had posted online a voice recording in which the actress could be heard saying she had been dating Kim Soo-hyun since she was in middle school.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Growing up in south Florida, André started taking piano lessons when he was 5, and played tuba in middle school and cello in high school.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
I slip on my sweater and hustle past all my classmates who are cramming for the test that’s about to start or squealing about summer plans even though middle school is not over yet.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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