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 Crusaders graduated a lot of talent from last year’s squad, but should get healthy against the Seahawks. — Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

After stints with several other teams, including Kevin Stefanski’s Cleveland squad, Smith landed in Philadelphia last season — and suddenly retired five games in. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Southern Miss transfer Chris Jones is the cornerstone of a group that will also lean on Omar Graham, Blake Nichelson and Mikai Gbayor for consistency on a squad that ranked 10th in rushing defense in the ACC last year. — Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Eli also never made a first-team All-Pro squad, while never once receiving a vote for AP NFL MVP. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 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