ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (firefighting) Ellipsis of squad truck.
  2. (intransitive) To act as part of, or on behalf of, a squad.
  3. (transitive, US, medical slang) To transport by ambulance.
  4. (UK, dialect) Sloppy mud.
  5. (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

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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