underclassman

noun

un·​der·​class·​man ˌən-dər-ˈklas-mən How to pronounce underclassman (audio)
: a member of the freshman or sophomore class in a school or college

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Some of the best players in Boise State’s recent history had to take control of the team at some point as underclassmen. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2025 Saginaw Boswell Evan Bosch, Soph., G/F — Bosch is a rising talent and has already showcased his talents as an underclassman. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025 Like last year, all six of the Laker skiers who competed at state were underclassmen, so the team will have its entire lineup back next winter. Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 That’s the hope with a strong nucleus returning and some strong underclassman to help them out. Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for underclassman

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First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of underclassman was in 1871

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“Underclassman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underclassman. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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underclassman

noun
un·​der·​class·​man ˌən-dər-ˈklas-mən How to pronounce underclassman (audio)
: a student in the first or second year of a four-year high school or college

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