underclassman

noun

un·​der·​class·​man ˌən-dər-ˈklas-mən How to pronounce underclassman (audio)
: a member of the freshman or sophomore class in a school or college

Examples of underclassman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But as a guiding force for two underclassmen pitchers in their first postseasons, the 5-foot-6 catcher’s most valuable asset comes from beyond the stat sheet. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 In addition, Aledo has underclassmen talent with sophomores Kyleigh Pawlak, Jordyn Edington and Delaney Rosser. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2024 Many of those underclassmen will be introduced to the Route 99 rivalry on a playoff stage for the first time Monday. Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2024 A couple of underclassmen were crucial to the win: Owen Shaw had nine kills and two blocks, and Jayden Magnin added seven kills and four blocks. Tim Meehan and Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for underclassman 

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Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of underclassman was in 1871

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“Underclassman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underclassman. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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underclassman

noun
un·​der·​class·​man ˌən-dər-ˈklas-mən How to pronounce underclassman (audio)
: a student in the first or second year of a four-year high school or college

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