upperclassman

[ uhp-er-klas-muhn, -klahs- ]

noun

, plural up·per·class·men.

1. a junior or senior in a secondary school or college.

Word History and Origins

Origin of upperclassman¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; upper ¹ + class + -man

Example Sentences

Impressive numbers, but in his first two seasons he also threw 25 interceptions — a stat he wants to cut down as an upperclassman.

From Los Angeles Times

As an upperclassman, I recruited fellow Korean students to help me translate our school newspaper into Korean.

From Seattle Times

Much depends on Raiola, the heralded freshman, playing like an upperclassman.

From Seattle Times

“We’re always disrespected, always made the underdogs,” said defensive end Bralen Trice, another upperclassman who returned this season to make title run.

From Washington Times

The Trojans, who had just one returning upperclassman in the starting lineup with Ellis injured, were forced to call a timeout as the Anteaters’ lead ballooned to 10.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• freshman
• junior
• senior
• sophomore
• student