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primary school

American  

noun

  1. a school usually covering the first three or four years of elementary school and sometimes kindergarten.

  2. elementary school.

primary school British  

noun

  1. (in Britain) a school for children below the age of 11. It is usually divided into an infant and a junior section

  2. (in the US and Canada) a school equivalent to the first three or four grades of elementary school, sometimes including a kindergarten

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Etymology

Origin of primary school

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

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Rumayna says she has been "anxious" to find out if her daughter Izzie will get into the same primary school as her older brother, but she is "definitely ready".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

In London, and Wales, the offer of a universal free school meal has been extended to all primary school children up to Year 6.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

An avid drummer herself, Takaichi played in a Deep Purple tribute band as a girl after becoming a fan in primary school.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Newly published footage, shared by pro-government local media and confirmed by BBC Verify, shows that a small primary school which is located next to the sports hall was also damaged.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Are you coming to do the primary school roof?”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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