upperclassman
Americannoun
plural
upperclassmenEtymology
Origin of upperclassman
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; upper 1 + class + -man
Example Sentences
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Impressive numbers, but in his first two seasons he also threw 25 interceptions — a stat he wants to cut down as an upperclassman.
From Los Angeles Times
As an upperclassman, I recruited fellow Korean students to help me translate our school newspaper into Korean.
From Seattle Times
Much depends on Raiola, the heralded freshman, playing like an upperclassman.
From Seattle Times
“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
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
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