squad

noun
UK: /skwɒd/
US: /skwɑːd/

  1. A small group of people, usually with a shared goal or task.

    1. The squad ate lunch together after the game. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our research squad is working hard to find a solution to this problem. [ ] [ ]

  2. A small group of soldiers, typically forming part of a section.

    1. The squad was sent to secure the perimeter of the building. [ ] [ ]
    2. Each squad in the platoon had a specific mission to accomplish. [ ] [ ]

  3. A group of police officers working together as a team.

    1. The robbery squad arrived at the scene within minutes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The detective joined the homicide squad after years in patrol. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

team group crew unit gang force
squad verb

  1. To form or be part of a squad.

    1. He was eager to squad up with his friends online. [ ] [ ]
    2. The players squaded up to prepare for the upcoming tournament match. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "squad" in English means: A small group of people, usually with a shared goal or task., A small group of soldiers, typically forming part of a section., A group of police officers working together as a team..

The phonetic transcription of "squad" is /skwɒd/ in British English and /skwɑːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "squad": team, group, crew, unit, gang, force.

Example usage of "squad": "The squad ate lunch together after the game.". More examples on the page.