sophomore

noun
UK: /ˌsɒf.əˈmɔːr/
US: /ˈsɑː.fə.mɔːr/

  1. A student in the second year of high school or college.

    1. She is a sophomore this year.
    2. As a sophomore, he joined the debate team and found his passion.

  2. Relating to or characteristic of a sophomore.

    1. He showed sophomore enthusiasm.
    2. The team's sophomore slump was a major concern for the coach.
sophomore adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a sophomore or the sophomore year.

    1. That was a sophomore class.
    2. The sophomore dance is a highlight of the school year for many students.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sophomore" in English means: A student in the second year of high school or college., Relating to or characteristic of a sophomore..

The phonetic transcription of "sophomore" is /ˌsɒf.əˈmɔːr/ in British English and /ˈsɑː.fə.mɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "sophomore": "She is a sophomore this year.". More examples on the page.