schoolmate
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for schoolmate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who attended the same school as you.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
schoolfellow
class fellow
Etymology
A compound of school and mate.
Full origin of schoolmate →Frequently asked questions
What does “schoolmate” mean?
The word “schoolmate” means someone who attended the same school as you. In plain terms, a person you went to school with.
How do you pronounce “schoolmate”?
“Schoolmate” is pronounced SKOOL-mayt (/ˈskulˌmeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “schoolmate” in a sentence?
Here is “schoolmate” used in a sentence: “I ran into an old schoolmate at the airport last week.”
What part of speech is “schoolmate”?
“Schoolmate” is a noun.