classmate

noun

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

Examples of classmate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The players contend they should be compensated at least akin to how work study classmates are compensated—some of whom work at concession stands and ticket gates at games where the athletes aren’t paid. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 July 2024 There goes most of Kate's classmates, sucked up and spat out into the next county. Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 10 July 2024 In school, Justin said his classmates would steal his phone and refuse to give it back, spamming his storage with photos and videos. Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2024 Albert Holler, who grew up near Chicago, wanted to be a doctor ever since high school, when a classmate with leukemia died. Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for classmate 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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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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