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 of student

• 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

One of the suspects wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a Penn State student in South Philadelphia was arrested in Colorado, police said Wednesday night. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 2 July 2026

These students surpassed their family’s earnings within seven years of graduation, according to the 2021 analysis. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

In addition to his modeling and musical pursuits, Martin is presumably still a student at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, as Paltow announced his attendance on Instagram in August 2024. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 2 July 2026

The hall will feature a sleek, modern, glass exterior; interior space for 1,174 beds; and a makerspace lab that will allow students to engage with cutting-edge technology. — Florida International University, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

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

Rhymes for student

• prudent
• imprudent
• impudent

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