pupil
nounUK /ˈpjuː.pɪl/
US /ˈpjuː.pəl/
A pupil is a child who goes to school to learn.
The teacher asked every pupil to bring a pencil to class.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The dark round opening in the middle of your eye that lets light in.
The doctor shone a light in my eye to check my pupil.
3. A person who is being taught by a private teacher, especially in music or art.
She is a piano pupil of the famous musician.
4. A young person who is under the care of a guardian or teacher.
The old master took on a new pupil to train in his workshop.