student union

noun

: a building on a college campus that is devoted to student activities and that usually contains lounges, auditoriums, offices, and game rooms

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During his time at Maryland, Henson was involved in various elements of theater production and ran a silk screen printing business out of the student union. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025 The once-buzzing campus near the shooting location of the student union was left deserted. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025 Authorities have not yet revealed a motive for the shooting, which began around lunchtime just outside the student union, sending frightened students and parents hiding for cover in a bowling alley and a freight elevator inside the building. David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2025 The official reportedly said a shotgun was found in the school's student union and another gun was found in the person's car. Greg Hanlon, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for student union

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of student union was in 1892

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“Student union.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student%20union. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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