undergrad

noun

un·​der·​grad ˈən-dər-ˌgrad How to pronounce undergrad (audio)
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In 2011, the teenage prince, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, arrived at USC with a small army of servants for an undergrad filled with luxury Lakers suites, exotic cars and a full-time residence at the Beverly Wilshire hotel. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 On the evening of May 1, Kylan and her nearly 3,000 fellow undergrads in the College of Communication and Information Sciences will turn their tassels over and become part of the many college seniors gearing up for the special celebration over the next month. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 Mestman attended Northwestern for undergrad, an MBA and Law School. John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026 Especially with the undergrads in the crowd. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undergrad

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undergrad was in 1827

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“Undergrad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undergrad. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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