school age
Americannoun
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the age set by law for children to start school attendance.
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the period of school attendance required by law.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of school age
First recorded in 1735–45
Example Sentences
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Fewer schools are also likely to be needed in future as the number of children of school age declines.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
When my eldest reached school age, I couldn’t imagine sending him to a typical public school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
Lawyers Cynthia Santiago and Robert Simon said Jimenez had stopped to warn the agents that a group of school age children would soon be coming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2025
The Welsh Liberal Democrats said it would introduce 30 hours per week of childcare for children from nine months to school age and invest in school holiday provision.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2025
By the time the other girls reached school age, Mary had learned about free education.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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