coed

noun

co·​ed ˈkō-(ˌ)ed How to pronounce coed (audio)
Synonyms of coednext
somewhat old-fashioned
: a female student in a coeducational institution

Word History

Etymology

short for coeducational student

First Known Use

circa 1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coed was circa 1878

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“Coed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coed. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

coed

1 of 2 noun
co·​ed ˈkō-ˌed How to pronounce coed (audio)
: a female student in a coeducational institution

coed

2 of 2 adjective
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2
: open to or used by both men and women

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