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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The startling trends of men across a range of metrics serves as the cultural context into which Adolescence lets off a gendered bomb: a young boy angrily murders a female classmate who has questioned his masculinity. Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025 No hate crime charges will be brought against the 15-year-old who assaulted his Muslim classmate in Ardrey Kell High School in March, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said Wednesday. Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025 That concert, just like one in 1999 and this event, was a fundraiser for the Maywood Fine Arts Association, headed by Lois Baumann, a classmate of Prine’s. Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025 One of his classmates was allegedly actor Billy Baldwin. Emily Krauser, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025 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 8 Apr. 2025.

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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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