underclassman

noun

un·​der·​class·​man ˌən-dər-ˈklas-mən 

: a member of the freshman or sophomore class in a school or college

Examples of underclassman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the old days (of, like, five years ago), some of the NFL Draft’s brightest diamonds could be mined by scouting underclassmen. — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 15 July 2026

The Bears’ had a relatively young roster with five underclassmen starters, showing experience beyond their years under Richards’ guidance. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026

This year’s playoff roster for Marist had three seniors and 12 underclassmen — and many received a chance to play a strong schedule and go through the playoff wars. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026

Next season the Patriots will return nine underclassmen, led by Nungurey in the circle. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 4 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for underclassman

• passman

Kids Definition

underclassman

noun

un·​der·​class·​man ˌən-dər-ˈklas-mən 

: a student in the first or second year of a four-year high school or college