Synonyms for
Quad
Definition
Quad means a quadrangle or a quadruplet.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- city quad
- campus quad
- central quad
- open quad
- courtyard quad
- quadrangle garden
Word family
noun quadrangle
adjective quadrangular
Usage note
The term 'quad' can refer to a four-sided shape, a college courtyard, or a city block. Context is key to understanding its meaning.
Example sentences
- The quad at our school is a big grassy area where we play during recess.
- The doctor told us that we are expecting a quad, which means four babies!
- A rectangle is a type of quad with two pairs of equal sides and four right angles.
- The athlete's strong quads helped him run faster and jump higher.
Quotes
I'm the one person who wears the words 'hustle, loyalty, respect' on my T-shirts and merchandise. My audience is children. It's very flattering to see a kid wear your T-shirt; it's even more flattering to have a dad come up to you and say, 'I watch you with my kid. Keep doing what you're doing. You're a role model for my son.' - John Cena
I had a job at a movie theater for like a year and a half and then a job at a health food store for, like, two years. Those were the only two jobs I ever had. I quit the health food store to start touring. - Mac DeMarco (songwriter)
When I was a kid, my dad was always telling me stories about law school and how rigorous it was and the kind of commitment you need to make. And I think there's something very compelling about that, especially if you're young and impressionable. You want to accomplish something. - Susan Wojcicki (CEO of YouTube)