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

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Their classmates, who Dylan desperately wants to impress, are also captivating. Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024 Police, with the assistance of the FBI, were scouring online records and other resources and speaking with the shooter's parents and classmates in an attempt to determine a motive for the shooting, Barnes told the AP. CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024 Two days after a 15-year-old student killed a classmate and teacher and wounded six others at a Christian school in Madison, key questions remain about the girl's background and motive. Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024 Each year, the students vote for three classmates to represent them based on their vision pitches. Laurel Donnellan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for classmate 

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 30 Dec. 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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