student

noun

stu·​dent ˈstü-dᵊnt 

ˈstyü-,

 chiefly Southern  -dənt

often attributive

1

: scholar, learner

especially : one who attends a school

2

: one who studies : an attentive and systematic observer

a student of politics

Synonyms

• pupil
• scholar

Examples of student in a Sentence

a group of college students

She is a student at Georgetown University.

Recent Examples on the Web

Boarding schools are still operated to serve students from remote communities, but kids go home on weekends and holidays. —Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024

This is why colleges and universities emphasize the importance of internships and practicums, providing students with practical experience that enhances their employability. —Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

However, public health advocates say flavored e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches are still popular among kids, with one in 12 middle and high school students reporting tobacco use. —Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024

Wisconsin has dozens of college campuses and more than 300,000 college students. —Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin student-, studens, from present participle of studēre to study — more at study

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing student

• anti-student
• A student
• B student
• college/student deferment
• C student
• day student
• exchange student
• mature student
• nontraditional student
• student body
• student council
• student driver
• student government
• student lamp
• student loan
• student's t distribution
• student teacher
• student teaching
• student union

Kids Definition

student

noun

stu·​dent ˈst(y)üd-ᵊnt 

 chiefly Southern  -ənt

1

: scholar sense 1

especially : one who attends a school or college

2

: one who studies

a student of life