Probably from earlier university slang influenced by Greek sophos, wise, and moros, foolish, giving the playful idea of someone partly wise and partly foolish. The word has been used in American education for second-year students since the seventeenth century.
What does sophomore mean?
A sophomore is usually a second-year student, especially in a U.S. high school, college, or university.
What grade is a sophomore in high school?
In the United States, a high school sophomore is usually in tenth grade.
What does sophomore year mean?
Sophomore year means the second year of high school, college, or university.
What does sophomore album mean?
A sophomore album is an artist's second album.
What is a sophomore slump?
A sophomore slump is a disappointing second effort after a successful first one.
Is sophomore used outside the United States?
It is understood in some places, but second-year student is clearer in many non-U.S. contexts.
What comes before and after sophomore?
In the common U.S. sequence, freshman comes before sophomore, then junior, then senior.