noun Uncommon

schoolboy

SKOOL-boy

Schoolboy (noun) means a boy who attends school. Example: “The schoolboy ran to catch the bus before it left.”

noun

A boy who attends school.

"The schoolboy ran to catch the bus before it left."

"He still had his schoolboy haircut in the photo."

adj

Typical of a young boy — awkward, cheeky, or naive.

"He gave a schoolboy grin when caught cheating at cards."

How to use schoolboy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA boy at school, or something with the innocent, cheeky quality of one.

Common pairings

schoolboy error schoolboy humour schoolboy crush

schoolboys plural

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The _____ ran to catch the bus before it left.

A straightforward compound of school and boy.

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What does “schoolboy” mean?

The word “schoolboy” means a boy who attends school. In plain terms, a boy at school, or something with the innocent, cheeky quality of one.

How do you pronounce “schoolboy”?

“Schoolboy” is pronounced SKOOL-boy (/ˈskulˌbɔɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “schoolboy” in a sentence?

Here is “schoolboy” used in a sentence: “The schoolboy ran to catch the bus before it left.”

What part of speech is “schoolboy”?

Depending on how it is used, “schoolboy” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “schoolboy” a common word?

“Schoolboy” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “schoolboy” have?

“Schoolboy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a boy who attends school.