classmate

noun

class·​mate ˈklas-ˌmāt How to pronounce classmate (audio)
Synonyms of classmatenext
: a member of the same class in a school or college

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And Aden is more into sports than TV—but his classmates are well aware of his mom. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025 Carson's passion for neuroscience, insightful questions, and enthusiasm for learning inspire his classmates and enrich every discussion. Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025 To be clear, not everything in a classroom needs to involve discussions among classmates. Niral Shah, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025 His longtime friend and Yeshiva classmate, Rabbi Eli Schlanger, was gunned down just weeks after welcoming his fifth child. Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 15 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 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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