Classmate

/ˈklæs.meɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A fellow student who is in the same class as another student.
My classmate helped me study for the math exam.
A person who is in the same educational or academic group.
I always enjoy group projects with my classmates.
Someone who shares the same level of education at a school.
During our field trip, I hung out with my classmates from art class.
A peer from the same school or educational institution.
We became friends because we were classmates since middle school.

Etymology

The word 'classmate' is a combination of 'class' and 'mate', where 'mate' means a companion or associate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

study buddy
A classmate with whom one studies.
group project partner
A classmate who is assigned to work on a project together.
seatmate
A classmate who sits next to you in class.

Related Words

teacher
A person who instructs students in a school.
subject
A specific area of study in school.
curriculum
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school.

Slang Meanings

study group
Let's form a study group with our classmates.
homie
That's my homie from class.