classmate

noun

class·​mate ˈklas-ˌmāt How to pronounce classmate (audio)
: a member of the same class in a school or college

Examples of classmate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Jaycee’s abduction was witnessed by her stepfather, Carl, and some of her classmates, who were waiting at the bus stop, according to Lost and Found: The True Story of Jaycee Lee Dugard. Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2024 De La Cruz highlighted her experience and the collective experience of her fellow graduating classmates at GCU by beginning her speech with a Bible quote and then asking for a round of applause for the graduates. Lux Butler, The Arizona Republic, 28 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for classmate 

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Word History

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of classmate was in 1713

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“Classmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classmate. Accessed 5 May. 2024.

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classmate

noun
class·​mate ˈklas-ˌmāt How to pronounce classmate (audio)
: a member of the same class in a school or college
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