underclassman
noun
a freshman or sophomore in a secondary school or college.
underclassmen
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pluralof underclassman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Senior Tyler Starling hits and pitches with the best, but it’s been underclassmen pushing the Chargers toward a title.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
I think sometimes, as underclassmen, we can make it the end of the world if we go 0 for 3 in a game or we have a bad outing.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
Palisades and Birmingham, loaded with starting lineups filled with underclassmen, took the first steps toward helping restore City Section credibility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
Mast’s final message to his team in the locker room Friday included a pledge to help the seniors finish their degrees and help the underclassmen find a spot to continue playing college basketball.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2024
He usually dated underclassmen with Alanis Morissette-style hair and an affinity for grunge attire.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
