student union

American  

noun

• student unions
  plural

1. a building or rooms on a college or university campus, set aside for recreational, social, and governmental activities of the students.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• student unions
  plural

Etymology

Origin of student union

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

student union

Here, the band went further, using Sphere’s state-of-the-art environs to imagine itself back in a dingy club or student union.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026

In December, a student union from Hong Kong Baptist University was ordered to suspend after a condolences message was posted on campus wall following a fire that killed 168 people.

From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026

A rally this month organized by the graduate student union and faculty groups drew well over 100 people despite drizzling rain.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025

Its student wing won majorities in two public university student union elections for the first time, energising the party.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2025

Lydia pointed to a flyer for an open mic night at the student union.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner