student body
Americannoun
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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
The result, administrators say, was significantly fewer behavioral issues and a healthier student body.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
One of the UK's most prestigious independent schools will accept girls into its main student body for the first time in its near five-and-a-half-century history from next year.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
To the student body at large, Raymond Studemacher did not have enough substance to trigger the opening of a supermarket door.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
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