student body

noun

: the students at an educational institution

Examples of student body in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Evergreen High School student body co-president Linnea Hutopp speaks with CBS Colorado's Karen Morfitt. — Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

This year’s 1,794-member student body includes 423 first-year students and 116 who are transferring from other institutions. — Andis Robeznieks, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

Some also aim to foster a diverse student body by offering scholarships and other initiatives. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

High-needs students — defined as those receiving free or reduced price meals, English language learners and students with disabilities — also performed about 10 points below the overall student body in each category. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for student body

• afterbody
• antibody
• busybody
• everybody
• autoantibody
• bawdy
• gaudy
• khadi
• mahdi
• noddy
• oddi
• shoddy