squad
squad Lexical Profile
squad Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A small, organized group of people trained to work together on a specific task, particularly within a police force or military unit.
"The rescue squad worked through the night to clear the blocked mountain road."
The complete pool of athletes or players from which a competitive sports team is selected.
"The national coach announced the twenty-three players selected for the tournament squad."
(Informal) A close-knit circle of friends who regularly spend time together and support one another.
"She celebrated her graduation at a local restaurant with her entire squad."
• Rhymes for squad
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French escouade, from Spanish escuadra or Italian squadra ('square'), referring to a small military formation arranged in a square, ultimately from Vulgar Latin exquadrare ('to make square').