classmate
noun
a member of the same class at a school or college.
classmates
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pluralof classmate.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“The Department recognizes the concerns expressed by the student’s family, classmates, and the broader community and remains committed to conducting a thorough, objective, and impartial investigation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Once finding work, graduates with more AI-exposed degrees earned 5% lower wages compared to classmates with less AI-exposed majors, the findings showed.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
Another update will allow colleagues and classmates to fact-check one another’s résumés, which LinkedIn said would offer additional credibility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
And slowly, as they spoke to their old classmates, other recollections emerged - the friends sharing their findings with each other on WhatsApp.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
To classmates, he seemed obsessed with absorbing information and new ideas.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
