sophomore

adj

1. (US, not-comparable)The second in a series, especially, the second of an artist’s albums or the second of four years in a high school (tenth grade) or university.

   “The band’s sophomore album built upon the success of their debut release, catapulting them to megastardom.”

   ““Blonde,” which is spelled “Blond” on the album cover and “Blonde” on Apple and elsewhere, hews more closely to what was expected from a sophomore release by one of the most lauded and enigmatic young singers in pop music.”

   “I pledged for DKA my sophomore year and went through a rigorous process of weekly meetings and projects, each designed to build fraternal bonds and to teach values such as honesty, reliability and generosity.”

   “Spike Lee’s sophomore film, after his micro-budgeted and critically acclaimed debut, “She’s Gotta Have It,” was this big, bold ensemble musical set on the campus of a Historically Black College over a busy homecoming weekend.”

2. (not-comparable)Sophomoric.

noun

1. (Philippines, US)A second-year undergraduate student in a college or university, or a second-year student in a four-year secondary school or high school.

   “She was very mature for a sophomore and had several friends who were juniors or even seniors.”

2. (US)A three-year-old horse.

   “The filly had looked promising as a sophomore, but concerns over her health had prompted the owner to pull her from the season’s early races.”