school district

noun

: a unit for administration of a public-school system often comprising several towns within a state

Examples of school district in a Sentence

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Arizona school districts begin in a matter of weeks, generally from late July to early August. Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025 There are currently 60 members, consisting of 34 municipalities, 18 school districts, six Chicago wards and two counties. Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025 The lawsuit names four school districts in Northwest Arkansas: Fayetteville, Springdale, Bentonville and Siloam Springs. Edward McKinnon, arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025 The Enquirer reached out to the school district and Miller for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for school district

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of school district was in 1809

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“School district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/school%20district. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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