squad

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noun

ˈskwäd 

1

: a small organized group of military personnel

especially : a tactical unit that can be easily directed in the field

2

: a small group engaged in a common effort or occupation

squad

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verb

squadded; squadding

transitive verb

: to arrange in squads

Synonyms

Noun

• army
• band
• brigade
• company
• crew
• gang
• outfit
• party
• platoon
• team

Examples of squad in a Sentence

Noun

the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Fillmore Central and Dawson-Boyd tied for the team title, with each squad finishing at 108-over par. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 June 2024

According to photos from a girls' night in London published in the Daily Mail, the squad's Transatlantic contingent now includes Kate Moss, Stella McCartney, Andrew Scott, and Phoebe Waller Bridge, in addition to her longtime BFFs Cara Delevingne and Lena Dunham. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 June 2024

Tomlin’s squads have been the epitome of consistency since his appointment. —Sam Joseph, CNN, 11 June 2024

In contrast to his teams at Ohio State and his lone Mission Hills squad, the Saints have produced lukewarm seasons — falling short of both postseasons via win-loss records of 7-10 and 9-8. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle French esquade, from Old Spanish & Old Italian; Old Spanish escuadra & Old Italian squadra, ultimately from Vulgar Latin *exquadrare to make square — more at square

First Known Use

Noun

1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1802, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing squad

• bomb squad
• death squad
• firing squad
• flying squad
• squad car
• squad room
• vice squad

Kids Definition

squad

noun

ˈskwäd

1

: a small organized group of soldiers

especially : a small unit that can be easily directed in the field

2

: a small group engaged in a common effort or occupation

a football squad

a rescue squad