student body
Americannoun
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student bodies
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of student body
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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The student body has been getting younger, with "a lot more students from the high schools" enrolling at Apex Technical School, said Zelda Cuesta, agency coordinator.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
He was successful in high school, becoming the starting quarterback, class and student body president.
From Salon ● Feb. 17, 2026
Elected student body president, Jackson graduated in 1963.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
The result, administrators say, was significantly fewer behavioral issues and a healthier student body.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
After tests were returned and grades given, the student body, which acted like an extended family, knew who did well, who excelled, and what piteous ones had failed.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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