coed

American

[koh-ed, -ed] / ˈkoʊˈɛd, -ˌɛd /

Or co-ed

noun

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

adjective

coeducational.
Older Use. of, relating to, or being a coed or coeds.

coed fads.
for or serving both men and women alike.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

coeds

plural

Etymology

Origin of coed

1885–90, short for coeducational student

Example Sentences

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He even met his wife while playing a coed kickabout in Washington, D.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

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 • Apr. 4, 2024

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 • Mar. 12, 2024

Nabela said she was shuttled between facilities inside Israel in a coed group before arriving at Damon Prison in the north, where she estimated there were at least 100 women.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2024

A lot of Muslim women find it difficult to lead an active lifestyle while adhering to their religious principles around modesty, with most gyms being coed and workout wear being formfitting.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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