schoolchild
1 of 1noun/ˈskulˌtʃaɪld/
Forms:schoolchildren
1
a child who attends classes at a school
A schoolchild is a child who is attending school and participating in formal education. This term typically refers to a young student, usually between the ages of 5 and 18, who is engaged in learning academic subjects in a school setting. Schoolchildren are in the process of acquiring knowledge and skills that will help them in their personal development and future education. The term can be used to describe students at various levels, including elementary, middle, or high school.
- The schoolchild carried a backpack full of books.
- Every schoolchild in the area participates in the annual sports day.
- The teacher asked the schoolchildren to raise their hands.
- His younger sister is still a schoolchild, so she can't stay up too late.
- In the park, a schoolchild was reading a book while others played.
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