classmate

noun

class·​mate ˈklas-ˌmāt How to pronounce classmate (audio)
: a member of the same class in a school or college

Examples of classmate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In his graduation speech, Hogan commended his classmates for their perseverance through the pandemic and various hardships. Melissa Noel, Essence, 5 June 2024 One of the girls on the boat was Rothberg’s daughter, a classmate of Ella’s at Ransom Everglades, whose 15th birthday was the day before the boat outing, according to the report. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024 Amara Harris, the young Black woman from suburban Chicago who won a yearslong fight against a police ticket that accused her of stealing a classmate’s AirPods, took her fight to court again Tuesday. Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica, 22 May 2024 The loss of these young lives is a profound tragedy, impacting not only their families but also their classmates, teachers, and the broader community. Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for classmate 

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Word History

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of classmate was in 1713

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“Classmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classmate. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.

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classmate

noun
class·​mate ˈklas-ˌmāt How to pronounce classmate (audio)
: a member of the same class in a school or college
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