classmate

noun

class·​mate ˈklas-ˌmāt 

: a member of the same class in a school or college

Examples of classmate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the end of Episode 1, Hye-ri (Yoo Ji-an), Min-ji’s classmate and the daughter of Juhak Construction group chairman Ju Gang-chan (Joo Sang-wook), hits Min-ji over the head with a brick. — Kayti Burt, Time, 27 July 2026

His classmates staged a walkout in protest of his detention and his case was covered in the local media, then picked up by the ACLU. — Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 27 July 2026

Early impressions While Mendoza may have to wait for his starting opportunity, many of his draft classmates have an opportunity to make strong early impressions. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Prosecutors allege Burke later bought Rivas a secret phone and paid a classmate $1,000 to deliver it after her parents confiscated her previous device. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for classmate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate

Kids Definition

classmate

noun

class·​mate ˈklas-ˌmāt 

: a member of the same class in a school or college