grammar school
Americannoun
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grammar schools
plural
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an elementary school.
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British. a secondary school corresponding to a U.S. high school.
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(formerly) a secondary school in which Latin and Greek are among the principal subjects taught.
noun
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(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
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another term for elementary school
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a private school, esp one controlled by a church
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a secondary school forming part of the public education system
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Etymology
Origin of grammar school
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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But he had access to the myths of antiquity through the Latin texts he studied in grammar school, and in translations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
“There were books when my daughters were in grammar school and high school that stated we were extinct,” said Art Morales, an elder and historian in the tribe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2025
She was educated at a local grammar school before going to St Mary's College, Durham University in 1952.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2025
In 1964, Marks became the first boy from Garw grammar school to win a place at Oxford University, where he studied physics.
From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2024
Large classes were graduating from both the grammar school and the high school.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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