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

Monetizing attention is, of course, widely considered a net negative for civil discourse and cognitive autonomy—such as what students practiced on college quads across America to protest the Gaza war. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

The sleeves wrap the quads, hamstrings and calves for a massage-like effect between workouts, competitions or travel days. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026

The San Francisco 49ers defensive end boasts some of the bulkiest thighs in the NFL — quads that resemble a pair of gnarled, ancient oak stumps. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The background performers filling up scenes in the quads, classrooms and parties feature 59% HBCU students and grads. — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

The East Loop of the trail offers a two-mile hike that is a solid workout for beginning hikers, while the West Loop offers a more hilly, five-mile experience that will put your glutes and quads to the test. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Makeup by Mario is a great example, MAC is forever reliable, and Nars has some great quads too. — Elle Turner, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026

University of Wisconsin-Madison getty The University of Wisconsin-Madison came in fourth place with a scenic campus that spans nearly 936 acres across 12 quads and open areas. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

While the first iteration is in the form of a bike, Also’s technology is designed to be dropped into anything smaller than a car that moves people or goods, such as pedal-assist delivery quads and (eventually) fully autonomous vehicles. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026