student body
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of student body
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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It’s time to publicize the school’s work in a way that resonates with the student body.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
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
Elected student body president, Jackson graduated in 1963.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
For the high school paper, Adina had covered a student council scandal in which the student body president had sold test answers in order to buy himself a new SUV.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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