Co-ed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌkoʊˈɛd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Co-ed is an adjective meaning Of an educational institution, teaching both males and females.
Meaning
Of an educational institution, teaching both males and females.
More Meanings
- Mixing males and females; unisex; mixed-gender.
- (US, Philippines, dated, informal) A young woman who attends college.
- (US, Philippines, dated, informal) A (generally young) woman, especially on the campus of a college or other educational institute.
- A student of either sex at a co-educational institution.
Example Sentences
We played in a co-ed band.
I gazed wistfully at the pretty coeds.
COED NAKED SKIING: Only the bold can BARE the cold! COED NAKED FIREFIGHTING: Find 'em Hot, Leave 'em Wet!
1959: A coed is exotic with mascara on her eye lashes, demureness in a sweater, and 'the future homemaker' with a can opener.
Word Forms
- coed
- co-eds
Synonyms for co-ed
Depending on context, synonyms include integrated, coeducational.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include coeducational, integrated, joint, composite, blended, mixed.
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