Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
first-grader
noun
/ˈfɜrstˌɡreɪdər/
Definition
A child who is in the first grade of school.
Examples
- The first-grader excitedly read her first book.
- He was a bright first-grader who loved math.
- First-graders often learn to write simple sentences.
Meaning
A first-grader is typically a student who is around six or seven years old and is attending their first year of formal education, often focusing on the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Synonyms
- elementary student
- young learner
- beginner
