classmate
Classmate (noun) means a fellow student in the same class or year at school. Example: “She reconnected with an old classmate at the reunion.”
How to use classmate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who shares a class with you at school or university.
Word forms
classmates plural
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She reconnected with an old _____ at the reunion.
Etymology
From class + -mate.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for classmate
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What does “classmate” mean?
The word “classmate” means a fellow student in the same class or year at school. In plain terms, someone who shares a class with you at school or university.
How do you pronounce “classmate”?
“Classmate” is pronounced KLAHS-mayt (/ˈklæs.meɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “classmate” in a sentence?
Here is “classmate” used in a sentence: “She reconnected with an old classmate at the reunion.”
What part of speech is “classmate”?
“Classmate” is a noun.
Is “classmate” a common word?
“Classmate” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.