grad

2 of 2

noun

: one hundredth of a right angle

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Noun or adjective
The unemployment rate among young people is about twice as high as the national average; and 40% of college grads who are working have taken jobs that don't require a college degree, like temporary or part-time gigs. David Pogue, CBS News, 7 June 2026 New grads can display their achievement with this elegant diploma frame, which even has a shadowbox window for their tassel. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Noun
The unemployment rate among young people is about twice as high as the national average; and 40% of college grads who are working have taken jobs that don't require a college degree, like temporary or part-time gigs. David Pogue, CBS News, 7 June 2026 Jetsetting college grads need a reliable carry-on to bring on flights, and this popular spinner bag doesn’t disappoint. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 June 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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noun or adjective
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