schoolmate

noun

school·​mate ˈskül-ˌmāt How to pronounce schoolmate (audio)
Synonyms of schoolmatenext
: a companion at school

Examples of schoolmate in a Sentence

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The coffins were lined up in front of their families, schoolmates, community members and local leaders, who called for justice. ABC News, 12 June 2026 Apparently, Freud’s reasons may have been motivated by a rift between the former owners of the work, old schoolmates Denis Wirth-Miller and Richard Chopping. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 2 June 2026 The fourth and final photo is of the future princess and schoolmates relaxing outside against a school building. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 May 2026 The two were friends and schoolmates who were wrapping up high school studies when they were approached by Oakey. Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for schoolmate

Word History

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of schoolmate was in 1563

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“Schoolmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schoolmate. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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schoolmate

noun
school·​mate -ˌmāt How to pronounce schoolmate (audio)
: a companion at school

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