schoolboy
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈskuːl.bɔɪ/
KK: /ˈskulˌbɔɪ/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or characteristic of a boy who attends school.
Example
The schoolboy wore a uniform to class every day.
Conversation
Did you see that new movie about the schoolboy who becomes a hero?
Yeah, I loved how it captured the spirit of youth.
I think it was really relatable for anyone who was a schoolboy.
Definitely! It brought back so many memories.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
youthful
scholastic
academic
Antonyms
adult
mature
professional
noun
Definition
A young male student who goes to school.
Example
The schoolboy carried his backpack to class every day.
Conversation
Did you see that new schoolboy in our class?
Yeah, I noticed him. He seems really shy.
I wonder what subjects he likes the most.
Root Explanation
Schoolboy → It is formed from "school" (from Old English *scolu*, meaning a place of learning) and "boy" (from Old English *bōia*, meaning a young male). The word "schoolboy" refers to a young male student who attends a place of learning.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'place of learning' ('school') and a 'young male' ('boy') — together, they describe a schoolboy as a young male student.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.