upperclassman
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of upperclassman
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; upper 1 + class + -man
Example Sentences
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And, like everyone else trying to beat grown men, Lloyd’s Wildcats were heavy on upperclassman talent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
“We’re always disrespected, always made the underdogs,” said defensive end Bralen Trice, another upperclassman who returned this season to make title run.
From Washington Times • Jan. 2, 2024
The Trojans, who had just one returning upperclassman in the starting lineup with Ellis injured, were forced to call a timeout as the Anteaters’ lead ballooned to 10.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2023
He was a jock, an upperclassman and a bit of a hothead.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2022
Once when we were freshmen there was this upperclassman named Don Little who had a thing for Erin.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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