quad

noun
UK: /kwɒd/
US: /kwɑːd/

  1. A quadrangle; an enclosed area, often rectangular, surrounded by buildings.

    1. Students often relax in the quad between classes.
    2. The university's oldest building overlooks the main quad, a central gathering space for events.

  2. A quad bike, a four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle.

    1. He drove his quad around the farm to check the fences.
    2. Using a quad for off-road adventures requires both skill and the appropriate safety gear.
quad verb

  1. To ride or drive a quad bike.

    1. They quad across the fields every weekend.
    2. He quads through the forest, enjoying the thrill of the off-road adventure.
quad plural-noun

  1. Short for quadruplet.

    1. She is one of the quads born last year.
    2. The hospital celebrated the arrival of the rare set of quads, all healthy and thriving.
quad adjective

  1. Short for quadraphonic.

    1. The old album was remastered in quad sound.
    2. He enjoyed listening to music in quad, experiencing a much more immersive audio environment.
quad abbreviation

  1. Short for quadriceps.

    1. I need to strengthen my quads.
    2. After the injury, physical therapy was essential to rebuilding the quad muscles.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "quad" in English means: A quadrangle; an enclosed area, often rectangular, surrounded by buildings., A quad bike, a four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle..

The phonetic transcription of "quad" is /kwɒd/ in British English and /kwɑːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "quad": "Students often relax in the quad between classes.". More examples on the page.