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 El Dorado School District conducted a similar program last year for students in kindergarten through fourth grade. —Edward McKinnon, arkansasonline.com, 9 July 2025

During center time, my students enjoy using educational toys like the Hand2Mind Numberblocks Friends One to Five and magnetic tiles—up to 48% off. —Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 9 July 2025

Instead of students presenting class projects, the event featured leading researchers from across the country standing in front of posters outlining their work — and the federal cuts that now threaten it. —Scott Neuman, NPR, 9 July 2025

Qualifying schools also had to enroll more than 500 tuition-paying students. —Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 9 July 2025

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

Rhymes for student

• prudent
• imprudent
• impudent

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