Relating to or characteristic of a second-year student in a U.S. high school or college. The sophomore class organized a charity event to raise funds for the local community.
Exhibiting a level of maturity or experience that is typical of a second-year student, often implying a mix of confidence and naivety. Her sophomore effort in the competition showed significant improvement from her first attempt.
Being the second effort, production, or release of a particular creator, team, or organization. Fans awaited the band's sophomore album with high expectations.