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
Right to Dream grad Bryan Zamble punctuated the rout with one final goal. Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026 Like many recent theater school grads, Dela Cruz was still trying to find his niche as a performer, oscillating between the pursuits of ethnic ambiguity — a casting asset — and cultural identity. Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
The first superhero movie with a Latino protagonist, Blue Beetle stars Xolo Maridueña as Jaime, a recent college grad who accidentally ends up bonding with an ancient alien relic that turns him into a high-flying vigilante. Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026 Right to Dream grad Bryan Zamble punctuated the rout with one final goal. Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 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 25 Feb. 2026.

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grad

noun or adjective
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