Definition of "sophomore" in English

adjective

1. (US) The 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.

   • The band’s sophomore album built upon the success of their debut release, catapulting them to megastardom.

2. Sophomoric.

noun

1. (US, Philippines) A second-year undergraduate student in a college or university, or a second-year student in a four-year secondary school or high school.

   • She was very mature for a sophomore and had several friends who were juniors or even seniors.

2. (US, horse-racing) A three-year-old horse.

   • The filly had looked promising as a sophomore, but concerns over her health had prompted the owner to pull her from the season’s early races.