# grader

/ˈɡɹeɪdɝ/ (US) · /ɡɹˈeɪdɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/grader
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

a student in a specific year of school. You use this to describe someone's level, like a 'fifth grader' or a 'tenth grader'.

For teachers: a student in a specified year of primary or secondary education. Often modified by an ordinal number to indicate the specific level of schooling.

## Examples

- My younger brother is a fourth grader this year.
- The teacher noticed that the third grader was already reading books meant for much older students.
- While the curriculum is designed for the average seventh grader, advanced learners are often given supplemental materials to ensure they remain engaged throughout the semester.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used in North American English; typically preceded by an ordinal number or a number word.

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