schoolmate

noun

school·​mate ˈskül-ˌmāt How to pronounce schoolmate (audio)
Synonyms of schoolmatenext
: a companion at school

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The two were friends and schoolmates who were wrapping up high school studies when they were approached by Oakey. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 28 May 2026 The fourth and final photo is of the future princess and schoolmates relaxing outside against a school building. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 May 2026 Her schoolmate, Curtis Mehlberg, follows her, and both are able to enter that magical world. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026 The coffins were lined up in front of their families, schoolmates, community members and local leaders, who called for justice. — ABC News, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for schoolmate

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First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of schoolmate was in 1563

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schoolmate

noun
school·​mate -ˌmāt How to pronounce schoolmate (audio)
: a companion at school

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