sophomore

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noun

soph·​o·​more

ˈsäf-ˌmȯr,

 also  ˈsȯf-,

 or  ˈsä-fə-,

or

ˈsȯ-fə- 

: a student in the second year at college or a 4-year secondary school

sophomore

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adjective

: being or associated with the second in a series

their sophomore album

Examples of sophomore in a Sentence

Noun

She's a sophomore in high school.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Madison is a rising sophomore double-majoring in math and computer science, who Mom says was never very outgoing. —Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 17 July 2024

Jalen Moss, Fresno State — The redshirt sophomore had a breakout season, posting 55 catches for 706 yards and six touchdowns. —Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2024

Adjective

The Falcons’ three other scoring golfers were sophomore Roman Damnkoehler (73), junior Ethan Elleraas (75) and senior Colin Li, off to Yale, (76). —Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024

Advertisement Of course, the star of this team has been sophomore Jayden Rojas on the mound and at the plate. —Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

perhaps from Greek sophos wise + mōros foolish

First Known Use

Noun

1688, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1953, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sophomore

noun

soph·​o·​more

ˈsäf-ˌmō(ə)r,

-ˌmȯ(ə)r;

ˈsäf-ᵊm-ˌō(ə)r,

-ˌȯ(ə)r

: a student in his or her second year at a 4-year high school or college