ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Classmate

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈklɑːs.meɪt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Classmate is a noun meaning A student who is in the same class at school.

Meaning

A student who is in the same class at school.

More Meanings

  1. (by extension) A member of a different sort of class, such as locomotives etc.

Example Sentences

She was your classmate at the village school from first grade.
Danny and I have been classmates for five years, but I've never spoken to him outside of lessons.
The Class 87 is the only main line-certified member of the fleet left in the UK, although there are 21 classmates in use overseas [...]

Word Forms

Synonyms for classmate

Depending on context, synonyms include schoolmate, schoolfellow.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include schoolfellow, schoolmate, alumnus, colleague, co-worker, student.

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