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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The Keller school district hasn’t held a bond election in seven years and is facing significant needs for repairs and upgrades at 34 campuses, including replacing HVAC units and aging roofs. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026 All other homecoming activities were postponed except for the dance, which will include additional security, Timberline Principal Chad Wright and school district officials said in an email to parents and staff. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 7 Oct. 2026 This project will revitalize a struggling property in a key area while providing valuable support to our school district. — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 Standing at the lectern, flanked by more than 10 others in support, the woman called for the school district to provide more security at Franklin High School to prevent another fatal tragedy. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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