sophomore
Americannoun
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a student in the second year of high school or college.
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a person or group in the second year of any endeavor.
He's a sophomore on Wall Street.
adjective
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of or relating to a sophomore.
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of or being a second effort or second version.
Their sophomore album was even better than their first.
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- presophomore adjective
Etymology
Origin of sophomore
1645–55; earlier sophumer, probably equivalent to sophum sophism + -er 1
Example Sentences
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“They didn’t seem like they are a freshman and sophomore since the first game of the season,” Ertle said.
From Los Angeles Times
“We just played really fast,” said Garcia, a sophomore transfer from Taft.
From Los Angeles Times
BIRMINGHAM: The Patriots have two quality starting pitchers, led by sophomore Carlos Acuna, plus an experienced closer, so if they play defense and get a little hitting, reaching Dodger Stadium will be no surprise.
From Los Angeles Times
Ayala, a sophomore, gave up one hit in six innings striking out five and walking none.
From Los Angeles Times
One sophomore at UNC noted that the program has a “severely bad reputation.”
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