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
The length of the litigation means that no student of high school age when the pandemic began will be able to benefit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2025
She chose an option that would allow four children under compulsory school age and up to 10 children under the age of 12.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2025
He was small in build and didn’t look much beyond primary school age, and it filled me with pity to see him doubled over, hacking like an old man.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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