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 6-foot-2 Key, though, could offer an upside practice-squad body. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026

With the Lancers so close to adding the second CIF-SS championship in program history, Soliguen reflected on the first title and the family ties from that team to the current squad. —David Delgado, Oc Register, 10 May 2026

Redick then was asked what his squad has shown him that gives him hope the Lakers can still win. —Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026

Only two years ago, Madrid were lifting their record-extending 15th Champions League title at Wembley while some voices around the squad were telling The Athletic the dressing room was one of the most united in years. —Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 May 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