students

word · lemma: student

/ˈstudənts/
STOO-duhnts
/stjˈuːdənts/
STYOO-duhnts

Definition

Students are people who study at a school, college, or university. The word usually refers to learners in education, especially older children and adults.

Usage & Nuances

Common in school and university contexts. 'Student' is more general than 'pupil' and often sounds more natural for older learners. Common combinations: 'college students', 'international students', 'student loan', 'student life'.

Example Sentences

The students are in the classroom.

basic

Many students walk to school every day.

basic

The teacher gave the students a short test.

basic

The café is always full of students during exam week.

natural

A lot of students are stressed about finding jobs after graduation.

natural

The university is trying to attract more international students.

natural