undergrad

noun

un·​der·​grad ˈən-dər-ˌgrad How to pronounce undergrad (audio)

Examples of undergrad in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Mike Dressel swam in college as an undergrad at the University of Delaware, relocating to Florida to attend veterinary school at the University of Florida. Marisa Guthrie, WWD, 14 June 2024 As an undergrad, Seidelman had no grand designs on directing. Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024 The Emmy award-winning journalist shared a touching tribute to her firstborn on Instagram on May 9 to celebrate his completion of undergrad. Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024 Four undergrad students — Maddie Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves, both 21, their housemate Xana Kernodle, 20, and her visiting boyfriend, Ethan Chapin, also 20 — were all found dead inside the home. Louis Casiano, Fox News, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for undergrad 

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Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undergrad was in 1827

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“Undergrad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undergrad. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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