schoolboy
UK: ˈskuːl.bɔɪ | US: ˈskuːl.bɔɪ
n. a boy who attends school
The word "schoolboy" is a straightforward compound of "school" (from Old English scōl, derived from Latin schola meaning "place of learning") and "boy" (from Middle English boye, likely of Germanic origin, meaning "young male"). The term emerged in the late 16th century to specifically denote a male student, reflecting the gendered language of early education systems. The compounding follows a logical pattern of combining the environment ("school") with the subject ("boy").
The schoolboy forgot his homework at home.
Every morning, the schoolboy walks to school with his friends.
The teacher praised the schoolboy for his excellent performance.
The schoolboy was excited about the upcoming field trip.
A group of schoolboys played football during recess.