student

word

/ˈstudənt/
STOO-duhnt
/stjˈuːdənt/
STYOO-duhnt

Definition

A student is a person who is learning, especially at a school, college, or university. It can also mean someone who studies a particular subject carefully.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly used for someone in education: 'a college student', 'a medical student'. For school-age learners, both 'student' and 'pupil' exist, but 'student' is much more common in modern everyday English, especially in American English. You can also say 'a student of history' for someone who studies history seriously.

Example Sentences

My sister is a student at a local university.

basic

Each student has a desk in the classroom.

basic

She works part-time because she is a student.

basic

I met a medical student on the train, and we talked for an hour.

natural

As a student, I was always short on money.

natural

He is not just a teacher; he is also a student of human behavior.

natural