upperclassman
noun
up·per·class·man
ˌə-pər-ˈklas-mən 
: a member of the junior or senior class in a school or college
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Only upperclassmen can go off-campus for lunch.
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After leaving the sorority house as upperclassmen, Couch and Mogen lived together at an off-campus home on King Road before Couch graduated early and turned over her lease to Kernodle, who moved in to take her place.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
When Wester was deciding in 2023 who to give the final varsity spot to, the upperclassmen convinced the coach to give it to Hall, who hadn’t broken out yet.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Today, some upperclassmen are on their third programs, and top teams often have a majority of starters who began their careers elsewhere.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Westchester is led by upperclassmen, highlighted by standout junior Savannah Myles, who is averaging 21 points per game.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
When Wester was deciding in 2023 who to give the final varsity spot to, the upperclassmen convinced the coach to give it to Hall, who hadn’t broken out yet.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Today, some upperclassmen are on their third programs, and top teams often have a majority of starters who began their careers elsewhere.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Westchester is led by upperclassmen, highlighted by standout junior Savannah Myles, who is averaging 21 points per game.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Upperclassman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upperclassman. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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upperclassman
noun
up·per·class·man
ˌəp-ər-ˈklas-mən
: a student in the third or fourth year of a four-year college or a high school
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