squad

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noun

ˈskwäd 

1

: a small organized group of military personnel

especially : a tactical unit that can be easily directed in the field

2

: a small group engaged in a common effort or occupation

squad

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verb

squadded; squadding

transitive verb

: to arrange in squads

Synonyms of squad

Noun

• team
• army
• crew
• platoon

Examples of squad in a Sentence

Noun

the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Rams activated kicker Joshua Karty to the roster from the practice squad and signed cornerback David Long to the practice squad. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Burrell believes this year’s Osceola squad has the ability to play at a high level on both ends of the court. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Despite that, the superstar accepted his lenient punishment, and many probably expected him to be named in Portugal’s squad for the upcoming international fixtures against Wales and Denmark this month. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

James was sent down from the Lakers’ big-league squad yesterday. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle French esquade, from Old Spanish & Old Italian; Old Spanish escuadra & Old Italian squadra, ultimately from Vulgar Latin *exquadrare to make square — more at square

First Known Use

Noun

1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1802, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing squad

• bomb squad
• death squad
• firing squad
• flying squad
• squad car
• squad room
• vice squad

Rhymes for squad

• awed
• baaed
• baud
• bawd
• brod
• clawed
• cod
• flawed
• fraud
• gnawed
• god
• jawed

Kids Definition

squad

noun

ˈskwäd

1

: a small organized group of soldiers

especially : a small unit that can be easily directed in the field

2

: a small group engaged in a common effort or occupation

a football squad

a rescue squad