Sophomore Meaning
/ˈsɒf.ə.mɔː/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjThe second in a series, especially, the second of an artist’s albums or the second of four years in a high school (tenth grade) or university.
adjSophomoric.
Sentence Examples
She is a sophomore.
I can't believe Tom is already a sophomore.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After completing his first year, he became a ____ student at the university.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I decided to join the university debate team during the second semester of my ____ year.
Word Origin & History
From earlier sophumer, from the obsolete sophom, sophum (“sophism or dialectical exercise”), from Ancient Greek σόφισμα (sóphisma). Likely influenced by Ancient Greek σοφός (sophós, “wise”) + μωρός (mōrós, “fool”). Compare oxymoron (literally “sharp-dull”), a similar contradiction.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"“Blonde,” which is spelled “Blond” on the album cover and “Blonde” on Apple and elsewhere, hews more closely to what was expected from a sophomore release by one of the most lauded and enigmatic young singers in pop music."
— 2016 August 21, Joe Coscarelli, “Frank Ocean Finally Delivers His Album, and a Pop-Up Surprise”, in The New York Times, →ISSN, archived from the original on 08 Nov 2020:
"I pledged for DKA my sophomore year and went through a rigorous process of weekly meetings and projects, each designed to build fraternal bonds and to teach values such as honesty, reliability and generosity."
— 2020 June 30, Spencer Wright, “My fraternity taught me the secret to surviving a pandemic”, in CNN:
"Spike Lee’s sophomore film, after his micro-budgeted and critically acclaimed debut, “She’s Gotta Have It,” was this big, bold ensemble musical set on the campus of a Historically Black College over a busy homecoming weekend."
— 2021 March 5, Jason Bailey, “Watch These 13 Titles on Netflix Before They Leave This Month”, in The New York Times, →ISSN, archived from the original on 06 Mar 2021:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After completing his first year, he became a ____ student at the university.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I decided to join the university debate team during the second semester of my ____ year.