squad
1 of 2noun
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
2 of 2verb
squadded; squadding
transitive verb
: to arrange in squads
Synonyms
Noun
- army
- band
- brigade
- company
- crew
- gang
- outfit
- party
- platoon
- team
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Example Sentences
Noun the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours
Recent Examples on the Web
Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 Defenders Sergiño Dest and Chris Richards were last with the squad during the January/February qualifying window. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 The Lions signed offensive guard Kayode Awosika off the Eagles' practice squad Wednesday to help their depleted offensive line. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2022 The building where the detonation occurred, Holmes Hall, was evacuated, and the FBI was assisting the bomb squad’s investigation, an agency spokesperson said. Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2022 Officials from the Boston Police, Boston Fire and the bomb squad are all on scene investigating at 39 Lyon Street on campus, Watson said. Rob Frehse, CNN, 13 Sep. 2022 Indianapolis has to add a new kicker, either to the active roster or the practice squad, before Sunday’s game in Jacksonville. The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 There was a lot going on with head coach Zac Taylor’s squad. The Enquirer, 13 Sep. 2022 If coach Brandon Staley’s squad can deliver in crunch time week after week, this could be the top seed in the AFC. Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 See More
Noun
Between the lines, Pete Carroll's squad got a surprisingly efficient performance from Wilson's successor, Geno Smith, and some massive clutch plays from a largely no-name defense. Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 Defenders Sergiño Dest and Chris Richards were last with the squad during the January/February qualifying window. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 The Lions signed offensive guard Kayode Awosika off the Eagles' practice squad Wednesday to help their depleted offensive line. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2022 The building where the detonation occurred, Holmes Hall, was evacuated, and the FBI was assisting the bomb squad’s investigation, an agency spokesperson said. Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2022 Officials from the Boston Police, Boston Fire and the bomb squad are all on scene investigating at 39 Lyon Street on campus, Watson said. Rob Frehse, CNN, 13 Sep. 2022 Indianapolis has to add a new kicker, either to the active roster or the practice squad, before Sunday’s game in Jacksonville. The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 There was a lot going on with head coach Zac Taylor’s squad. The Enquirer, 13 Sep. 2022 If coach Brandon Staley’s squad can deliver in crunch time week after week, this could be the top seed in the AFC. Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
squad
noun
ˈskwäd
1
: a small group of soldiers
2
: a small group working or playing together
a football squad
squad
noun
as in team
a group of people working together on a task the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours Synonyms & Similar Words
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- team
- army
- crew
- platoon
- brigade
- battalion
- company
- gang
- party
- band
- corps
- troupe
- department
- troop
- outfit
- staff
- personnel
- posse
- administration
- stable
- host
- help
- force