upperclassman

noun

up·​per·​class·​man ˌə-pər-ˈklas-mən 

: a member of the junior or senior class in a school or college

Examples of upperclassman in a Sentence

Only upperclassmen can go off-campus for lunch.

Recent Examples on the Web

As an upperclassman, Frederique has learned the value of being more vocal and serving as a sounding board his teammates can rely upon. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

Even with a full opening, there would also be limitations on varsity team sports for upperclassmen. — Arkansas Online, 16 July 2026

Their musical talents were soon spotted by an upperclassman who rode the school bus with Dempsey. — Chris Placek, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026

But this year especially, with only six upperclassmen on the roster and only four who’ve played a full season in a Huskies’ uniform, leadership will largely come from the top. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for upperclassman

• passman

Kids Definition

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