Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eleventh-grader
noun
/ɪˈlɛv.ənθ ˈɡreɪ.dər/
Definition
A student in the eleventh grade, typically in their third year of high school.
Examples
- As an eleventh-grader, she started thinking about college applications.
- The eleventh-graders organized a charity event at their school.
- Being an eleventh-grader can be stressful with all the coursework and tests.
Meaning
The term ‘eleventh-grader’ is used to refer to someone who is in the 11th year of their education in the U.S. school system, usually around 16 to 17 years old.
Synonyms
- 11th grader
- Junior (in the context of high school)
