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

Noun

• army
• band
• brigade
• company
• crew
• gang
• outfit
• party
• platoon
• team

Examples of squad in a Sentence

Noun

the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Starting today, fans have access to the original map, loot, locations, OG pass and gameplay, as well as zero build, solos and squad modes, which became available this morning. —Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024

While Miami came up short in the playoffs, Messi led the squad to 74 points in the regular season (an MLS single-season record) and the Supporters’ Shield, which qualified the club for the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup and FIFA’s 2025 Club World Cup. —Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024

Since Saturday the Botafogo squad has won a continental championship, ended its trophy drought and probably partied very hard on the journey home. —Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

Perhaps unsurprisingly, squads don’t always react well to this display of disrespect. —Sam Joseph, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024

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

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