student union
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of student union
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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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
He became a de-facto resident DJ in college, spinning vinyl in the student union, and dabbled in music production at the same time.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
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
The cafeteria is organized like a small college student union, with a chess-or-checkers table, foosball tables and pingpong.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025
Lydia seemed immersed in thought for the rest of the walk to the student union.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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