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grammar school

ˈɡræm.ɚˌskuːl
Meaning: US, often dated: elementary school; UK: selective secondary school entered after an exam
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

My grandmother still calls her old school a grammar school.
My grandmother still calls her old school a grammar school.

Usage Notes

The meaning is regional. In the United States it can sound old-fashioned for elementary school, while in the United Kingdom it refers to a selective academic secondary school.

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