sophomore
a student in the second year of high school or college.
a person or group in the second year of any endeavor: He's a sophomore on Wall Street.
of or relating to a sophomore.
of or being a second effort or second version: Their sophomore album was even better than their first.
Origin of sophomore
1Other words from sophomore
- pre·soph·o·more, adjective
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How to use sophomore in a sentence
During that decisive stretch, forward Donta Scott, a sophomore who has embraced a more expansive offensive role this season, scored nine points en route to a career-high 17 off the bench.
Maryland faces its first test against Mount St. Mary’s and passes with flying colors | Emily Giambalvo | November 29, 2020 | Washington PostThe experience that Duncan, a redshirt sophomore, and Anderson gained in 2019 has benefited them this season.
Taulia Tagovailoa responded after a rough opener and now Maryland’s offense is rolling | Emily Giambalvo | November 11, 2020 | Washington PostAlexis Hager, a 19-year-old sophomore and resident assistant, said she has seen students wheel suitcases out of residence halls this week.
As Frostburg State University resumes in-person teaching, concerns over safety mount | Lauren Lumpkin | November 5, 2020 | Washington PostThe sophomore left this past weekend’s 44-41 win against then-No.
Virginia’s game against Louisville postponed after coronavirus cases among Cardinals | Gene Wang | November 5, 2020 | Washington PostA sophomore walk-on running back, Assaf was an unlikely sight to take meaningful snaps, especially against the No.
British Dictionary definitions for sophomore
/ (ˈsɒfəˌmɔː) /
mainly US and Canadian a second-year student at a secondary (high) school or college
(of a book, recording, etc by an artist) second: her sophomore album
Origin of sophomore
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