Squad
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskwɒd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Squad is a noun meaning A group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members.
Meaning
A group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members.
More Meanings
- (firefighting) Ellipsis of squad truck.
- (intransitive) To act as part of, or on behalf of, a squad.
- (transitive, US, medical slang) To transport by ambulance.
- (UK, dialect) Sloppy mud.
- (slang) One's friend group, taken collectively; one's peeps.
Example Sentences
We squad on the fifth of the month.
The lass ran all among the muck and squad.
He assembled a squad of ten to take on the assassin.
anyway, sheʼs resigned herself to hanging out with the squad at uni rather than going manhunting
Word Forms
- squads
- squadding
- squadded
Synonyms for squad
Depending on context, synonyms include team.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include team, platoon, regiment, battalion, corps, patrol.
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