student body
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of student body
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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The picturesque Scottish university, once the secret of private-school students from the East Coast, now boasts a student body that is about 20% American.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
He was successful in high school, becoming the starting quarterback, class and student body president.
From Salon • Feb. 17, 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
Redondo Union, with a student body of nearly 3,000, is in its first title game since 1944.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025
“Pick up your Oh My Dollar Valentines at the student body office today.”
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
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