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
- school-age adjective
Etymology
Origin of school age
First recorded in 1735–45
Example Sentences
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Childcare supervision services are offered for children between the ages of 6 and 17; some accept early education and elementary school age students.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 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 believes childminders could easily cope with an extra child under compulsory school age.
From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025
When he comes to school age, the magnificent buildings are already there to receive him; the ample staff of teachers welcomes him with open arms.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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