first classman

[ klas-muhn, klahs- ]

noun

, plural first· class·men.

1. a fourth-year student at a U.S. military academy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of first classman¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

It will be remembered that one of the "hop managers," a first classman and an officer, Cadet Lieutenant Wright, had ventured in behalf of his class to request Mark to leave the floor.

From Project Gutenberg

The first speaker was Harden, the first classman, the second was Mark, and the third the sentry, calling the hour.

From Project Gutenberg

Said Bob Wagner, another first classman: "He's supposed to be innocent until proven guilty, but he's being punished regardless of the outcome."

From Time Magazine Archive

MacArthur was First Corporal as a Yearling, Ranking First Sergeant as a Second Classman, First Captain as a First Classman, graduated first in his class, with the highest scholastic record in 25 years, to enter the Army's Corps of Engineers.

From Time Magazine Archive

He was three classes up on me, but even though he was a First Classman at the time I crawled out of Beast Barracks, I knew him well.

From Project Gutenberg