pupil

noun
UK: /ˈpjuːpl/
US: /ˈpjuːpl/

  1. A student in a school or being taught privately.

    1. She is a good pupil and always does her homework.
    2. The piano teacher has several pupils who are preparing for the music exam.

  2. The black circular area in the center of the eye that controls how much light enters.

    1. Her pupils were dilated in the dim light of the room.
    2. The doctor shone a light into his eyes to check the reaction of his pupil.

Synonyms

student scholar

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pupil" in English means: A student in a school or being taught privately., The black circular area in the center of the eye that controls how much light enters..

The phonetic transcription of "pupil" is /ˈpjuːpl/ in British English and /ˈpjuːpl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pupil": student, scholar.

Example usage of "pupil": "She is a good pupil and always does her homework.". More examples on the page.