Synonyms of quads

quads

noun

plural of quad

as in courtyards

an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)

the quad was the college's time-honored site for protests and celebrations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• courtyards
• quadrangles
• enclosures
• patios
• yards
• courts
• plazas
• decks
• closes
• squares
• terraces
• atria
• peristyles
• places
• gallerias
• parvises
• forecourts
• curtilages

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quads

That prevents people from building up strength to compensate for an injury the way stronger quads and calves can compensate for a hurt knee. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

The leg extension isolates the quads, while the back squat engages the entire lower body, back, and core. — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026

These moves help to build strength in the quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Leg Press The leg press strengthens your quads while also working your glutes and hamstrings. — Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 29 July 2026

Unpaved roads unspool in all directions, luring gravel bikers who test their quads against the rolling terrain. — Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

The Michaels siblings say growing up as quads gives them a lot to be grateful for. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026

Classrooms, dorm doors, quads, bulletin boards, sidewalks, ceremonies — these are all places where speech once flourished. — Aileen Favilla, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026