What does PUPIL mean?

Pupil Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A student in school or someone who is being taught a skill or trade.
• The dark circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to the retina.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈpyu·pəl/
• UK: /ˈpjuː.pəl/

Origin and Usage:

The word "pupil" originated from the Latin word "pupilla", meaning "little doll". The term was originally used to refer to the reflection of oneself that appears in the eye of another person. Over time, the term came to be used to refer to the dark circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye. The term is also used to refer to a student in school or someone who is being taught a skill or trade.

Synonyms:

• Student
• Learner
• Trainee
• Apprentice

Related Words:

• Apple
• Table
• Chapel
• Staple
• People

Example Sentences:

• The teacher asked the pupils to write a short essay on their favorite book.
• The optometrist shone a light into the pupil of her patients eye.