grad

1 of 3

noun or adjective

ˈgrad 

: graduate

grad

2 of 3

noun

: one hundredth of a right angle

grad

3 of 3

abbreviation

graduated

Examples of grad in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun or adjective

Therefore, an in-office start is presented as the optimal strategy for new grads to gain an edge, build trust, and accelerate their professional development. — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

The recent Frisco High School grad says it's been difficult to reach them after twin earthquakes killed more than 1,700 people and displaced thousands. — Erin Jones, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Noun

The Harvard grad made his USMNT debut last June, then played through the Concacaf regional tournament. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 8 July 2026

The Westminster Christian grad, 50, has long been linked to women who take serious care of their physiques. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

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

Rhymes for grad

• ad
• add
• bad
• brad
• cad
• clad
• dad
• fad
• gad
• glad
• had
• lad

Kids Definition

grad

noun or adjective

ˈgrad

: graduate