sophomore
1 of 2noun
soph·o·more 
ˈsäf-ˌmȯr,
also ˈsȯf-,
or ˈsä-fə-,
or
ˈsȯ-fə- : a student in the second year at college or a 4-year secondary school
sophomore
2 of 2adjective
: being or associated with the second in a series
their sophomore album
Example Sentences
Noun She's a sophomore in high school.
Recent Examples on the Web
Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 11 Sep. 2022 The Hurricanes sophomore made his first three field goals of the season with no drama. Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 While the redshirt sophomore was seen in a walking boot after the Notre Dame win, coach Ryan Day said Thursday that Wypler had a good week and was practicing. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 Morgan State was led offensively by sophomore running back Alonzo Graham. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2022 The sophomore scored two goals in a 3-0 win over Valley View. Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2022 Flagged for a false start against Utah, the redshirt sophomore said the responsibility ultimately falls on the player. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 The sophomore uses his vision and balance to find gaps and break tackles. Nate Weitzer, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Napier has been upbeat, saying the redshirt sophomore is working hard and getting there. David Whitley, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2022 Dennis Victory, al, 23 Jan. 2021 The lone player from a Bay Area school who made the 10-woman All-WCC first team was sophomore guard Sam Simons of St. Mary’s. Steve Kroner, SFChronicle.com, 3 Mar. 2020 The student readers will be sophomore Lara Connor and junior Tunji Osho-Williams. Carole Goldberg, courant.com, 5 Nov. 2019 The Ocean View High softball team had sophomore third baseman Haley Hoskin and sophomore outfielder Ari Hencke make the All-Golden West League first team. Daily Pilot, 20 Aug. 2019 The other Morgan State player chosen to the all-conference first team was sophomore tight end Xavier Gravette. Edward Lee, baltimoresun.com, 1 Aug. 2019 Most recently, Trixie Mattel topped the Heatseekers Albums chart with her sophomore folk offering One Stone. Patrick Crowley, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2018 On the verge of twin wins is sophomore teammate Stephan Lukashev, second in both the 50 free (21.28) and the 100 free (46.97) a year ago. Glae Thien, sandiegouniontribune.com, 14 Mar. 2018 But the offensive star for MU was sophomore wing Sacar Anim, who had a collegiate-high 26 points. Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2018 See More
Noun
Ryan Williams, Saraland: The sophomore scored three touchdowns as the Spartans rallied in the second half to beat Saraland. Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 11 Sep. 2022 The Hurricanes sophomore made his first three field goals of the season with no drama. Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 While the redshirt sophomore was seen in a walking boot after the Notre Dame win, coach Ryan Day said Thursday that Wypler had a good week and was practicing. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 Morgan State was led offensively by sophomore running back Alonzo Graham. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2022 The sophomore scored two goals in a 3-0 win over Valley View. Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2022 Flagged for a false start against Utah, the redshirt sophomore said the responsibility ultimately falls on the player. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 The sophomore uses his vision and balance to find gaps and break tackles. Nate Weitzer, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Napier has been upbeat, saying the redshirt sophomore is working hard and getting there. David Whitley, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2022 Adjective
Hoover super-sophomore Reniya Kelly led all scorers with 23 points while Aniya Hubbard added 10 points. Dennis Victory, al, 23 Jan. 2021 The lone player from a Bay Area school who made the 10-woman All-WCC first team was sophomore guard Sam Simons of St. Mary’s. Steve Kroner, SFChronicle.com, 3 Mar. 2020 The student readers will be sophomore Lara Connor and junior Tunji Osho-Williams. Carole Goldberg, courant.com, 5 Nov. 2019 The Ocean View High softball team had sophomore third baseman Haley Hoskin and sophomore outfielder Ari Hencke make the All-Golden West League first team. Daily Pilot, 20 Aug. 2019 The other Morgan State player chosen to the all-conference first team was sophomore tight end Xavier Gravette. Edward Lee, baltimoresun.com, 1 Aug. 2019 Most recently, Trixie Mattel topped the Heatseekers Albums chart with her sophomore folk offering One Stone. Patrick Crowley, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2018 On the verge of twin wins is sophomore teammate Stephan Lukashev, second in both the 50 free (21.28) and the 100 free (46.97) a year ago. Glae Thien, sandiegouniontribune.com, 14 Mar. 2018 But the offensive star for MU was sophomore wing Sacar Anim, who had a collegiate-high 26 points. Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2018 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
perhaps from Greek sophos wise + mōros foolish
First Known Use
Noun
1688, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1953, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
sophomore
noun
soph·o·more ˈsäf-ˌmȯr
ˈsä-fə-ˌmȯr
: a student in the second year of high school or college
sophomores
noun
as in freshmen
US a person in the second year of high school or college She's a sophomore in high school. Synonyms & Similar Words
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