Squad — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈskwäd/

Meaning & Definition of Squad

Squad (noun)

  1. a small organized group of military personnel; especially, a tactical unit that can be easily directed in the field
  2. a small group engaged in a common effort or occupation

Squad (verb)

  1. to arrange in squads

Squad (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a group of people working together on a task

    "the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours"

    similar: army, band, brigade, company, crew, gang, outfit, party, platoon, team
    related: battalion, corps, troop, force, host, posse, stable, troupe, administration, department, help, personnel, staff

Related Entry: Firing squad (noun)

Firing squad is a different word from Squad. The synonyms below are for firing squad, not for squad.

  1. as in patrol, rear guard

    similar: commando, outpost, paratroops, patrol, picket, rear guard, sentry, watch, detachment, detail, battalion, command, company, corps, division, platoon, regiment, squad, squadron, troop, wing

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Squad

The most common words with a similar meaning to Squad:

army, band, brigade, company, crew, gang, outfit, party, platoon, team

Related Words for Squad

battalion, corps, troop, force, host, posse, stable, troupe, administration, department, help, personnel, staff

Word Forms of Squad

Inflections: squadded, squadding

Origin & Etymology of Squad

Middle French esquade, from Old Spanish & Old Italian; Old Spanish escuadra & Old Italian squadra, ultimately from Vulgar Latin *exquadrare to make square square

First known use: 1649

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Squad

Words & Phrases Containing Squad

squad car, squad room, death squad, firing squad, flying squad, vice squad, bomb squad

Frequently Asked Questions about Squad

What does "Squad" mean?

"Squad" means a small organized group of military personnel; especially, a tactical unit that can be easily directed in the field. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a small organized group of military personnel; especially, a tactical unit that can be easily directed in the field.

What is another word for "Squad"?

Other words for "Squad" include army, band, brigade, company, crew, gang, outfit and party. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Squad" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Squad"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Squad". Common alternatives include army, band, brigade, company, crew, gang, outfit, party, platoon and team.

How do you use "Squad" in a sentence?

Examples of "Squad" in a sentence: "the cleaning squad usually arrives after regular business hours".

Is "Squad" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Squad" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Squad" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Squad" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Squad"?

"Squad" is pronounced /ˈskwäd/.

What is the origin of the word "Squad"?

"Squad" comes from Middle French esquade, from Old Spanish & Old Italian; Old Spanish escuadra & Old Italian squadra, ultimately from Vulgar Latin *exquadrare to make square square. First known use: 1649.