student

noun

stu·​dent ˈstü-dᵊnt 

ˈstyü-,

 chiefly Southern  -dənt

often attributive

1

: scholar, learner

especially : one who attends a school

2

: one who studies : an attentive and systematic observer

a student of politics

Synonyms

• pupil
• scholar

Examples of student in a Sentence

a group of college students

She is a student at Georgetown University.

Recent Examples on the Web

The original was a cleverly creepy concept: a group of five med students experiment by placing each other in near death experiences, giving them glimpses of the beyond, before they are abruptly revived. —Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 18 July 2024

The rapper founded the Cactus Jack Foundation in Nov. 2020 and, along with the announcement, launched the HBCU Waymon Webster scholarship program to cover tuition fees for college students who were experiencing financial challenges during the pandemic. —Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 17 July 2024

Newsom signed a bill banning schools from notifying parents about student gender identity early this week. —Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024

Thirty-two talented students reached the final and were able to present their creative works on stage. —Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 17 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin student-, studens, from present participle of studēre to study — more at study

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing student

• anti-student
• A student
• B student
• college/student deferment
• C student
• day student
• exchange student
• mature student
• nontraditional student
• student body
• student council
• student driver
• student government
• student lamp
• student loan
• student's t distribution
• student teacher
• student teaching
• student union

Kids Definition

student

noun

stu·​dent ˈst(y)üd-ᵊnt 

 chiefly Southern  -ənt

1

: scholar sense 1

especially : one who attends a school or college

2

: one who studies

a student of life