student body
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of student body
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Wearing her Olympic medal around her neck, Brown addressed the student body at the mural ceremony and became emotional while talking about the hardships she overcame while attending the school.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
He was successful in high school, becoming the starting quarterback, class and student body president.
From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026
Polgár University, with a student body consisting of sisters Susan, Judit and Sofia Polgár, was constructed of 32 pieces and 64 squares—an affordable infrastructure, even in Soviet-run and impoverished Hungary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
Many private schools impose strict rules around when and how social media can be used by the student body.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026
I just had to get up there in front of the entire student body and join the fan club.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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