school age

NOUN

the time when one attends compulsory school

Synonyms

WEAK

early years juvenescence juvenility younger days youth

Example Sentences

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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

Dr McClean said the current data is incomplete but it suggests the uptake among school age children will be similar to last year.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

Miss Halsall said the use of sports bras at school age would also bring long-term health benefits.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

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

He looked high school age, fifteen or so.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu