sophomores
nounUK /ˈsɒfəmɔːz/
US /ˈsɑːfəmɔːrz/
Students in their second year of high school or college.
The sophomores were excited to start their second year of high school.
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2. People in their second year of a job or activity, still learning but no longer beginners.
The sophomores on the team were ready for more responsibility this season.
3. A second attempt or second stage of something.
After a rough first try, the sophomores gave it another go.
4. Young people who are no longer new but not yet experts.
The sophomores in the club helped the new members settle in.