elementary school

NOUN

primary school

Synonyms

STRONGEST

grade school grammar school

WEAK

folk school graded school junior school

Example Sentences

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As an advocate for the local library told me, by the next day, all the children at the local elementary school had heard about Gamble.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Stress increases cortisol levels, which in turn drives cravings for quick, energy-dense foods — carbs, sugar, the kinds of things that dominate elementary school diets.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

After Neukgu's escape from O-World, authorities swiftly shut down a nearby elementary school as a safety precaution.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

He was an exceptional athlete back in elementary school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

At the elementary school named in her honor, four grades were housed in each classroom.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson