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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Back then, Lappen and his elementary school classmates would ride their bikes to the old County Stadium in the shadow of the Miller brewery plant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
Anya said in English, before the girls joined classmates playing with a huge red, yellow and blue balloon.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
But as Sargent started her academic studies in 2023, she noticed many of her classmates were abruptly souring on computer science.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
“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
Slowly, I turn and find that the rest of my classmates are standing much farther back than they were before.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
