classmate

noun
class·​mate | \ ˈklas-ˌmāt How to pronounce classmate (audio) \

Definition of classmate

: a member of the same class in a school or college

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Senior Hayden Nightingale, a member of the U.S. junior youth national team, provides leadership along with classmates Cinco MacDonald and Kyler Calder, Jaeden’s brother. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Prep boys water polo: players to watch, season storylines, rankings," 28 Aug. 2019 Field, who has formal training in childhood education, founded The Wiggles with college classmates Murray Cook, Greg Page and former bandmate Jeff Fatt. Troy L. Smith, cleveland.com, "The Wiggles bring nearly 30 years of children’s happiness to Cleveland," 26 Aug. 2019 His fellow starting cornerback and classmate David Long chose that option. Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press, "Why Michigan football needs big season from Lavert Hill: 'I came here to win'," 26 Aug. 2019 During the event, one of Bryce’s Hillcrest classmates (Riverdale's Hart Denton) grabs Jessica’s breasts, assaulting her in front of hundreds of people and proving the importance of the protest. Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, "The Timeline You Need To Understand 13 Reasons Why Season 3," 24 Aug. 2019 For the reunion weekend, organizers expect anywhere from 100 to 150 classmates to attend and bring their spouses. Jane Stueckemann, Houston Chronicle, "First graduating class of McCullough High School plans 40th reunion," 21 Aug. 2019 After the tournament, Niko and two classmates from soroban school paged through the competition program. New York Times, "The Right Answer? 8,186,699,633,530,061 (An Abacus Makes It Look Almost Easy)," 21 Aug. 2019 According to the Claremont Courier and school yearbooks, Hampton graduated from Claremont High School in 1976 and married classmate Tom McDonald in 1978. Daily Pilot, "Laguna Beach man is charged with murder in death of his ‘devoted’ mother," 20 Aug. 2019 On the opposite side of the ball is Billings’ classmate Ben Corniello, a Columbia commit. Shawn Mcfarland, courant.com, "High school football: Two-time defending state champion Hand looks to avoid complacency in quest for three-peat," 20 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of classmate

1713, in the meaning defined above

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classmate

noun

English Language Learners Definition of classmate

: a member of the same class in a school, college, or university

classmate

noun
class·​mate | \ ˈklas-ˌmāt How to pronounce classmate (audio) \

Kids Definition of classmate

: a member of the same class in a school or college

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