quad

¹

[ kwod ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a quadrangle as on a college campus:

   The downpour started before we were halfway across the quad.

quad

²

[ kwod ]

noun

1. Also called quadrat. a piece of type metal of less height than the lettered types, serving to cause a blank in printed matter, used for spacing:

   a wooden box of assorted quads.

verb (used with object)

, quad·ded, quad·ding.

1. to space out (matter) by means of quads:

   You'll need to quad this column tightly—the editor's letter is running a little long.

quad

³

[ kwod ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a quadruplet:

   Can you believe how tiny those quads are?

quad

⁴

[ kwod ]

adjective

1. quadraphonic:

   I remember when my quad turntable was the hottest new thing in record players.

noun

1. quadraphonic sound, or an electronic system for reproducing it:

   The recording sounded best in quad.

quad

⁵

[ kwod ]

adjective

1. designating or comprising four persons or things:

   rates for quad occupancy; a quad-level house.

noun

1. Informal. quadruple occupancy:

   Rates are based on quad.

quad

⁶

[ kwod ]

noun

, Informal.

1. quadriplegic:

   a special ward for quads.

quad

⁷

noun

, Informal.

1. quadricep:

   Flex the right quad and push your weight toward the right heel.

quad

⁸

noun

, Informal.

1. quadcopter:

   These affordable quads are a boon to both amateur and professional photographers.

quad.

⁹

abbreviation for

1. quadrangle.
2. quadrant.

quad

¹

/ kwɒd /

noun

1. short for quadrangle

quad

²

/ kwɒd /

adjective

1. short for quadraphonic or quadraphonics See quadraphonic

noun

1. anatomy short for quadriceps

quad.

³

abbreviation for

1. quadrangle
2. quadrilateral

quad

⁴

/ kwɒd /

noun

1. printing a block of type metal used for spacing

quad

⁵

/ kwɒd /

noun

1. a variant spelling of quod

quad

⁶

/ kwɒd /

noun

1. short for quadruplet

Other Words From

• un·quadded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of quad¹

First recorded in 1810–20; by shortening

Origin of quad²

First recorded in 1875–80; shortening of quadrat

Origin of quad³

First recorded in 1895–1900; by shortening

Origin of quad⁴

First recorded in 1970–75; by shortening

Origin of quad⁵

First recorded in 1880–85; shortening of quadruple or words formed with quadri-

Origin of quad⁶

First recorded in 1970–75; by shortening

Origin of quad⁷

First recorded in 1955–60; by shortening

Origin of quad⁸

First recorded in 2010–15; by shortening

Example Sentences

Lightweight at under 3 pounds, this device offers built-in quad speakers and 2 USB ports.

From Popular-Science

This year, however, the quads are largely quiet — and many students have dispersed back to their hometowns or settled in temporary pandemic locations.

From Washington Post

Unlike the hoppy and mud-wallowing frogs most North Americans are familiar with, these beefcakes don’t pack much punch with their quads and calves.

From Popular-Science

Even though I’m a quad, my mental activities haven’t decreased.

From ProPublica

Oladipo had largely struggled pre-hiatus in his return from a long absence after he ruptured the quad tendon in his knee, but perhaps he is now more ready to play after being given more than four months to heal.

From FiveThirtyEight

After recuperating a bit, they might hit the climbing wall or the quad for some Frisbee golf.

From The Daily Beast

The rebels claim the quad-copter was being used by government forces to spy on their positions.

From The Daily Beast

Not because a quad along a Southern highway is an uncommon sight but because this woman also had a baby in her lap.

From The Daily Beast

In Russian cities, buildings are arranged in a quad, and all life happens on the inside, with eyes of windows watching over you.

From The Daily Beast

So here is some advice, addressed directly to those wretched of the quad, on how they can be really effective.

From The Daily Beast

He took a long breath of relief as he shot down the polished groove of the slide into the Mob Quad.

From Project Gutenberg

As Ward went out the gate of the Quad, he felt his heart lift a little the way it always did when he started for home.

From Project Gutenberg

He pointed to the windows over the Quad where an occasional figure could be seen behind the glass.

From Project Gutenberg

Says it's "not his idea of living in College: more like living in Quad," he adds, humorously.

From Project Gutenberg

Meanwhile, another band had carried into the quad all the light tables and cane chairs from a lecture-room.

From Project Gutenberg