middle school

noun

1. a school intermediate between elementary school and high school, usually encompassing grades five or six through eight.

middle school

noun

1. (in England and Wales) a school for children aged between 8 or 9 and 12 or 13 Compare first school

Word History and Origins

Origin of middle school¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

“You know, your furniture sucks. It’s pretentious and looks like a middle school kid could’ve carved it.”

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For middle school and high school students, the department offers enrichment camps, peer groups and support programs, which provide academic and social-emotional support.

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“The key is we have a great middle school tackle football program,” he said.

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First high school basket since middle school for Windward junior Davey Harris.

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The fight to save the “Dazed and Confused” middle school.

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Related Words

• junior high www.thesaurus.com
• secondary school