classmate

[klas-meyt, klahs-]

noun

1. a member of the same class at a school or college.

classmate

/ ˈklɑːsˌmeɪt /

noun

1. a friend or contemporary of the same class in a school, college, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of classmate¹

An Americanism dating back to 1705–15; class + mate ¹

Example Sentences

Under her firm hand, my classmates and I marched through our ABCs in unison, voicing each letter like an orchestra tuning for a show.

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Its young star, Owen Cooper, 15, was named best supporting actor in a limited series for his portrayal of a schoolboy accused of murdering a classmate.

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“In one recent instance,” she noted in an analysis supporting the proposed legislation, “five students were expelled from a Beverly Hills Middle School after creating and sharing AI generated nude photos of their classmates.”

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Her former classmate, Tyler Bailey paid tribute to her on Facebook, writing on Monday that "she was the sweetest soul in school, always smiling, laughing, trying to make others laugh, and just so caring".

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The name of this fall’s most obnoxious classmate: Six Seven.

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