grammar school

noun

1. an elementary school.

2. British.,  a secondary school corresponding to a U.S. high school.

3. (formerly) a secondary school in which Latin and Greek are among the principal subjects taught.

grammar school

noun

1. (esp formerly) a state-maintained secondary school providing an education with an academic bias for children who are selected by the eleven-plus examination, teachers' reports, or other means Compare secondary modern school comprehensive school

2. another term for elementary school

3. a private school, esp one controlled by a church

4. a secondary school forming part of the public education system

Word History and Origins

Origin of grammar school¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Related Words

• grade school 
• primary school