Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ninth-grader
noun
/naɪnθ ˈɡreɪdər/
Definition
A student who is in the ninth grade of school, typically around 14 to 15 years old.
Examples
- As a ninth-grader, she was excited to participate in high school sports.
- The ninth-graders are preparing for their first big science project.
Meaning
The term refers to a student who is part of the first year of high school in the United States.
Synonyms
- freshman
- first-year student
