coed

[ˈkoʊˌɛd]

coed Definition

  • 1a female student at a school that has both male and female students
  • 2a college or university that has both male and female students

Using coed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "coed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The college is a coed institution.

  • Example

    The dormitory houses both male and female coeds.

  • Example

    She was the first coed to win the scholarship.

  • Example

    The coed soccer team won the championship.

coed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for coed

  • female student
  • woman student
  • coeducational institution
  • mixed-sex school

Phrases with coed

  • a school that has both male and female students

    Example

    I attended a coed school for my entire education.

  • a dormitory that houses both male and female students

    Example

    Living in a coed dormitory can be a fun and interesting experience.

  • a sports team that includes both male and female players

    Example

    The coed volleyball team practices every Tuesday and Thursday.

Origins of coed

shortened form of 'coeducational'

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Summary: coed in Brief

'Coed' [ˈkoʊˌɛd] refers to a female student at a school that has both male and female students, or a college or university that has both male and female students. It is often used to describe institutions, such as 'The college is a coed institution,' or groups, such as 'The coed soccer team won the championship.' The term also extends to phrases like 'coed school' and 'coed dormitory,' which denote mixed-gender environments.

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