undergrad
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of undergrad
By shortening
Example Sentences
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“Western civilisation enjoyer” Drew Pavlou, a basement-dwelling influencer known best for taking a decade to complete an undergrad degree, immediately began livestreaming the shootings on his monetized YouTube channel.
From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025
Teacher credential programs typically require only a C+ average in undergrad.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025
As an undergrad at the University of Texas, he swore off weekly Longhorns games and eschewed his beloved Dallas Cowboys to concentrate on writing, a practice he has maintained with Calvinist devotion ever since.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025
His age notwithstanding, he had an impeccable pedigree: Stanford University undergrad, a stint as Milton Friedman’s research assistant, Harvard Law, a rapid rise at Morgan Stanley, an appointment to the National Economic Council, and more.
From Barron's • Oct. 8, 2025
“But believe me, being another guy with another NYU undergrad degree in acting, it’s like there’s a zillion of us actors here.”
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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