junior high school
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of junior high school
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
Example Sentences
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When he was 9, his family moved to Ohio, where in junior high school it became evident that he had a talent for running.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
He only studied music in junior high school but continued playing and touring through 2025.
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
One 2023 study, for example, found junior high school students who used AI more had less of an ability to adapt to new social situations.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2025
“Like, I really taught ‘First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ to my junior high school girls’ glee club to get their attention.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2025
Although Mr. Likens, the Coalwood School principal, controlled the junior high school with a firm hand, the Great Six held sway in the grades below.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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