student

noun

stu·​dent ˈstü-dᵊnt How to pronounce student (audio)
ˈstyü-,
 chiefly Southern  -dənt
often attributive
1
: scholar, learner
especially : one who attends a school
2
: one who studies : an attentive and systematic observer
a student of politics

Examples of student in a Sentence

a group of college students She is a student at Georgetown University.
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On the count of three, the students pulled and pulled and pulled, leaning their collective weight all the way back, hoping their feet would sink roots in the hardwood as the dueling crowd prayed their screams turned to strength. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025 The state education department had approved funding to construct a small addition at Bacon Academy and begin classes for up to 80 students in August. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2025 Start a Scholarship Fund Funds for students who need financial help are a true gift for the recipient. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025 My students’ shockingly simple solution had eluded legal thinkers. Peter L. Markowitz, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for student 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin student-, studens, from present participle of studēre to study — more at study

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of student was in the 15th century

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“Student.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

student

noun
stu·​dent ˈst(y)üd-ᵊnt How to pronounce student (audio)
 chiefly Southern  -ənt
1
: scholar sense 1
especially : one who attends a school or college
2
: one who studies
a student of life

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