A sophomore is a student in the second year of high school or college.
Origin:
The word "sophomore" comes from the Greek words sophos (meaning "wise") and moros (meaning "foolish").
Etymology:
* The term originated in the 16th century at Oxford University.
* It was originally used to describe a student who had completed their first year of study but was still considered "foolish" or "unwise" compared to upperclassmen.
* The term "sophomore" has evolved over time to simply refer to a second-year student, without the connotation of foolishness.
Usage:
"Sophomore" is commonly used in educational contexts to describe students in their second year of high school, college, or university. It is also sometimes used as a synonym for "second-year" in other contexts, such as "sophomore season" for a professional athlete.