coed

or co-ed

[ koh-ed, -ed ]

noun

1. Older Use. a female student in a coeducational institution, especially in a college or university.

adjective

1. coeducational ( def 1 ).
2. Older Use. of, relating to, or being a coed or coeds:

   coed fads.

3. for or serving both men and women alike.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coed¹

1885–90, Americanism; short for coeducational student

Example Sentences

The studio’s last original Disney+ series, “Win or Lose,” about a coed middle school softball team, will arrive late this year.

From New York Times

If you are imagining coed frivolity or drama, though, think again: These motivated girls are only concerned about the boys insofar as their proximity highlights the lack of parity between their programs.

From New York Times

It’s moderately surprising that it’s taken filmmakers two decades to concoct a heart-string-tugging underdog story out of the annual coed sport event known as the Homeless World Cup, a weeklong international competition featuring homeless soccer players.

From New York Times

He joined a year-round men’s senior league baseball team, and he plays on a coed softball team, too.

From Seattle Times

MK said that the rule barring younger runners is similar to what women faced before the Boston Marathon went coed in 1972.

From Los Angeles Times

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