Word
schooler
Phoneticsschool·er
/ˈskuɫɝ/
Definition
n. a student who goes to a certain kind of school. You usually use this with another word, like 'high schooler' or 'home schooler'.
n. a student attending a specified type of educational institution; primarily functions as the second element in compound nouns.
Examples
“The local park is a great place for a schooler to play.”
“Many parents find it difficult to balance their work schedules with the needs of a schooler.”
“The community center offers a variety of after-school programs designed to keep every schooler engaged and safe until their parents return from work.”
Examples
simple
“The local park is a great place for a schooler to play.”
contextual
“Many parents find it difficult to balance their work schedules with the needs of a schooler.”
complex
“The community center offers a variety of after-school programs designed to keep every schooler engaged and safe until their parents return from work.”
Usage
This word is rarely used alone; it almost always follows a modifier like 'high', 'middle', or 'home'.
Teaching tip
While common in American English, British speakers usually prefer 'student' or 'pupil' (e.g., 'secondary school student').