grad

2 of 3

noun

: one hundredth of a right angle

grad

3 of 3

abbreviation

graduated

Examples of grad in a Sentence

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Noun or adjective
Alum include nine-time Tony nominee Danny Burstein and recent grad Colby Muhammad, who is featured in CBS’ Beyond the Gates. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026 Many new grads will enter a weakening labor market for young workers. Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Noun
Many new grads will enter a weakening labor market for young workers. Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 24 May 2026 The Zephyr’s collapse also affects Rocky Mountain High grad Kelsey Oyler (2021), who played in 27 of 28 games as a rookie this past season, including 22 starts. Idaho Statesman, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for grad

Word History

Etymology

Noun or adjective

by shortening

Noun

French grade degree, from Latin gradus

First Known Use

Noun Or Adjective

circa 1871, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grad was circa 1871

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“Grad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grad. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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noun or adjective
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